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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.36, 10,584.56 and 2,672.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.36, 10,584.56 and 2,672.72 is: 4,009.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.36 : 10,584.56 = 2,672.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.36/10,584.56 = 2,672.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.36x = 10,584.56 × 2,672.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.36x = 28,289,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,289,565.20/7,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.66

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