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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.22, 10,581 and 2,610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.22, 10,581 and 2,610.82 is: 3,915.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.22 : 10,581 = 2,610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.22/10,581 = 2,610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.22x = 10,581 × 2,610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.22x = 27,625,086.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,625,086.42/7,056.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.00

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