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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.59, 10,580.15 and 2,893.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.59, 10,580.15 and 2,893.59 is: 4,341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.59 : 10,580.15 = 2,893.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.59/10,580.15 = 2,893.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.59x = 10,580.15 × 2,893.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.59x = 30,614,616.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,614,616.24/7,051.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.52

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