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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.93, 10,580.80 and 1,717.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.93, 10,580.80 and 1,717.13 is: 2,575.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.93 : 10,580.80 = 1,717.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.93/10,580.80 = 1,717.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.93x = 10,580.80 × 1,717.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.93x = 18,168,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,168,609.10/7,053.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.67

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