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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.72, 10,579.78 and 2,611.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.72, 10,579.78 and 2,611.57 is: 3,917.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.72 : 10,579.78 = 2,611.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.72/10,579.78 = 2,611.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.72x = 10,579.78 × 2,611.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.72x = 27,629,816.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629,816.30/7,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.61

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