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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.77, 10,578.35 and 2,610.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.77, 10,578.35 and 2,610.62 is: 3,916.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.77 : 10,578.35 = 2,610.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.77/10,578.35 = 2,610.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.77x = 10,578.35 × 2,610.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.77x = 27,615,999.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,615,999.19/7,051.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.18

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