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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.11, 10,581.42 and 2,671.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.11, 10,581.42 and 2,671.89 is: 4,007.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.11 : 10,581.42 = 2,671.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.11/10,581.42 = 2,671.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.11x = 10,581.42 × 2,671.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.11x = 28,272,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,272,390.28/7,054.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.93

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