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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.89, 10,577.02 and 2,894.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.89, 10,577.02 and 2,894.84 is: 4,338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.89 : 10,577.02 = 2,894.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.89/10,577.02 = 2,894.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.89x = 10,577.02 × 2,894.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.89x = 30,618,727.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,618,727.69/7,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.84

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