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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.26, 10,568.40 and 2,605.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.26, 10,568.40 and 2,605.38 is: 3,904.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.26 : 10,568.40 = 2,605.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.26/10,568.40 = 2,605.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.26x = 10,568.40 × 2,605.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.26x = 27,534,697.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,534,697.99/7,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.93

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