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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.42, 10,579.84 and 2,677.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.42, 10,579.84 and 2,677.94 is: 4,014.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.42 : 10,579.84 = 2,677.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.42/10,579.84 = 2,677.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.42x = 10,579.84 × 2,677.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.42x = 28,332,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,332,176.73/7,057.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.52

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