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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.74, 10,577 and 2,669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.74, 10,577 and 2,669.24 is: 4,003.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.74 : 10,577 = 2,669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.74/10,577 = 2,669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.74x = 10,577 × 2,669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.74x = 28,232,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,232,551.48/7,051.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.63

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