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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.81, 10,588.01 and 2,675.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.81, 10,588.01 and 2,675.43 is: 4,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.81 : 10,588.01 = 2,675.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.81/10,588.01 = 2,675.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.81x = 10,588.01 × 2,675.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.81x = 28,327,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,327,466.22/7,056.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.20

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