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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.78, 10,576.29 and 2,670.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.78, 10,576.29 and 2,670.30 is: 4,005.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.78 : 10,576.29 = 2,670.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.78/10,576.29 = 2,670.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.78x = 10,576.29 × 2,670.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.78x = 28,241,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,241,867.19/7,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.50

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