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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.48, 10,588.78 and 2,617.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.48, 10,588.78 and 2,617.26 is: 3,927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.48 : 10,588.78 = 2,617.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.48/10,588.78 = 2,617.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.48x = 10,588.78 × 2,617.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.48x = 27,713,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,713,590.34/7,056.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.40

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