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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.68, 10,576.80 and 2,671.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.68, 10,576.80 and 2,671.84 is: 4,005.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.68 : 10,576.80 = 2,671.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.68/10,576.80 = 2,671.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.68x = 10,576.80 × 2,671.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.68x = 28,259,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259,517.31/7,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.22

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