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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.38, 10,581.57 and 2,893.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.38, 10,581.57 and 2,893.59 is: 4,340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.38 : 10,581.57 = 2,893.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.38/10,581.57 = 2,893.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.38x = 10,581.57 × 2,893.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.38x = 30,618,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,618,725.14/7,054.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.39

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