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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.48, 10,578.08 and 2,611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.48, 10,578.08 and 2,611.04 is: 3,912.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.48 : 10,578.08 = 2,611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.48/10,578.08 = 2,611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.48x = 10,578.08 × 2,611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.48x = 27,619,790.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,619,790.00/7,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.44

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