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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.74, 10,578.50 and 2,670.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.74, 10,578.50 and 2,670.24 is: 4,005.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.74 : 10,578.50 = 2,670.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.74/10,578.50 = 2,670.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.74x = 10,578.50 × 2,670.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.74x = 28,247,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247,133.84/7,052.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.13

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