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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.18, 10,583.12 and 2,615.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.18, 10,583.12 and 2,615.94 is: 3,923.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.18 : 10,583.12 = 2,615.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.18/10,583.12 = 2,615.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.18x = 10,583.12 × 2,615.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.18x = 27,684,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,684,806.93/7,056.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.48

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