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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.94, 10,578.06 and 2,668.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.94, 10,578.06 and 2,668.95 is: 4,002.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.94 : 10,578.06 = 2,668.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.94/10,578.06 = 2,668.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.94x = 10,578.06 × 2,668.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.94x = 28,232,313.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,232,313.24/7,052.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.91

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