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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.01, 10,574.03 and 2,609.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.01, 10,574.03 and 2,609.13 is: 3,910.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.01 : 10,574.03 = 2,609.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.01/10,574.03 = 2,609.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.01x = 10,574.03 × 2,609.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.01x = 27,589,005.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,589,005.85/7,055.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.56

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