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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.57, 10,576.51 and 2,611.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.57, 10,576.51 and 2,611.98 is: 3,915.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.57 : 10,576.51 = 2,611.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.57/10,576.51 = 2,611.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.57x = 10,576.51 × 2,611.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.57x = 27,625,626.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,625,626.06/7,055.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.43

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