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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.58, 10,587.42 and 2,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.58, 10,587.42 and 2,674 is: 4,011.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.58 : 10,587.42 = 2,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.58/10,587.42 = 2,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.58x = 10,587.42 × 2,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.58x = 28,310,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,310,761.08/7,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.97

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