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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.48, 10,575.08 and 2,609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.48, 10,575.08 and 2,609.04 is: 3,909.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.48 : 10,575.08 = 2,609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.48/10,575.08 = 2,609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.48x = 10,575.08 × 2,609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.48x = 27,590,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590,806.72/7,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.44

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