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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.34, 10,586.88 and 2,675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.34, 10,586.88 and 2,675.02 is: 4,013.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.34 : 10,586.88 = 2,675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.34/10,586.88 = 2,675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.34x = 10,586.88 × 2,675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.34x = 28,320,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,320,115.74/7,056.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.43

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