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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.44, 10,577.35 and 2,053.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.44, 10,577.35 and 2,053.62 is: 3,080.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.44 : 10,577.35 = 2,053.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.44/10,577.35 = 2,053.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.44x = 10,577.35 × 2,053.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.44x = 21,721,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,721,809.75/7,051.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.48

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