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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.61, 10,577.52 and 2,667.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.61, 10,577.52 and 2,667.89 is: 4,001.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.61 : 10,577.52 = 2,667.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.61/10,577.52 = 2,667.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.61x = 10,577.52 × 2,667.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.61x = 28,219,606.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,219,606.95/7,051.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.87

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