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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.72, 10,577.69 and 2,670.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.72, 10,577.69 and 2,670.51 is: 4,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.72 : 10,577.69 = 2,670.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.72/10,577.69 = 2,670.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.72x = 10,577.69 × 2,670.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.72x = 28,247,878.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247,878.27/7,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.25

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