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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.44, 10,574.73 and 2,890.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.44, 10,574.73 and 2,890.27 is: 4,334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.44 : 10,574.73 = 2,890.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.44/10,574.73 = 2,890.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.44x = 10,574.73 × 2,890.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.44x = 30,563,824.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,563,824.88/7,051.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.41

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