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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.54, 10,581.49 and 2,893.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.54, 10,581.49 and 2,893.52 is: 4,340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.54 : 10,581.49 = 2,893.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.54/10,581.49 = 2,893.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.54x = 10,581.49 × 2,893.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.54x = 30,617,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,617,766.74/7,054.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.15

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