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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.30, 10,572.50 and 2,608.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.30, 10,572.50 and 2,608.11 is: 3,909.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.30 : 10,572.50 = 2,608.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.30/10,572.50 = 2,608.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.30x = 10,572.50 × 2,608.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.30x = 27,574,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,574,273.83/7,053.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.41

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