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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.33, 10,587.51 and 2,674.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.33, 10,587.51 and 2,674.82 is: 4,012.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.33 : 10,587.51 = 2,674.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.33/10,587.51 = 2,674.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.33x = 10,587.51 × 2,674.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.33x = 28,319,709.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,319,709.97/7,057.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.81

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