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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.98, 10,568.32 and 2,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.98, 10,568.32 and 2,604.52 is: 3,902.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.98 : 10,568.32 = 2,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.98/10,568.32 = 2,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.98x = 10,568.32 × 2,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.98x = 27,525,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,525,400.81/7,052.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.66

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