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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.61, 10,585.17 and 2,674.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.61, 10,585.17 and 2,674.39 is: 4,011.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.61 : 10,585.17 = 2,674.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.61/10,585.17 = 2,674.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.61x = 10,585.17 × 2,674.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.61x = 28,308,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,308,872.80/7,056.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.68

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