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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.22, 10,579.50 and 2,609.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.22, 10,579.50 and 2,609.82 is: 3,913.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.22 : 10,579.50 = 2,609.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.22/10,579.50 = 2,609.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.22x = 10,579.50 × 2,609.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.22x = 27,610,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,610,590.69/7,055.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.50

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