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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.90, 10,573.14 and 2,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.90, 10,573.14 and 2,673.44 is: 4,007.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.90 : 10,573.14 = 2,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.90/10,573.14 = 2,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.90x = 10,573.14 × 2,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.90x = 28,266,655.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,266,655.40/7,052.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.81

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