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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.95, 10,585.70 and 2,615.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.95, 10,585.70 and 2,615.10 is: 3,922.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.95 : 10,585.70 = 2,615.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.95/10,585.70 = 2,615.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.95x = 10,585.70 × 2,615.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.95x = 27,682,664.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,682,664.07/7,057.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.20

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