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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.91, 10,577.08 and 2,609.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.91, 10,577.08 and 2,609.75 is: 3,914.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.91 : 10,577.08 = 2,609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.91/10,577.08 = 2,609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.91x = 10,577.08 × 2,609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.91x = 27,603,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,603,534.53/7,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.89

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