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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.13, 10,580.27 and 2,893.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.13, 10,580.27 and 2,893.97 is: 4,339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.13 : 10,580.27 = 2,893.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.13/10,580.27 = 2,893.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.13x = 10,580.27 × 2,893.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.13x = 30,618,916.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,618,916.60/7,055.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.95

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