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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.72, 10,584.54 and 2,895.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.72, 10,584.54 and 2,895.66 is: 4,343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.72 : 10,584.54 = 2,895.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.72/10,584.54 = 2,895.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.72x = 10,584.54 × 2,895.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.72x = 30,649,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,649,229.10/7,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.27

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