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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.22, 10,581.70 and 2,672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.22, 10,581.70 and 2,672.04 is: 4,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.22 : 10,581.70 = 2,672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.22/10,581.70 = 2,672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.22x = 10,581.70 × 2,672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.22x = 28,274,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,274,725.67/7,054.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.20

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