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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.39, 10,577.28 and 2,053.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.39, 10,577.28 and 2,053.57 is: 3,080.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.39 : 10,577.28 = 2,053.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.39/10,577.28 = 2,053.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.39x = 10,577.28 × 2,053.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.39x = 21,721,132.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,721,132.00/7,051.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.40

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