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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.92, 10,577.65 and 2,893.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.92, 10,577.65 and 2,893.05 is: 4,335.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.92 : 10,577.65 = 2,893.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.92/10,577.65 = 2,893.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.92x = 10,577.65 × 2,893.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.92x = 30,601,655.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,601,655.87/7,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.79

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