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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.52, 10,586.73 and 2,675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.52, 10,586.73 and 2,675.18 is: 4,011.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.52 : 10,586.73 = 2,675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.52/10,586.73 = 2,675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.52x = 10,586.73 × 2,675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.52x = 28,321,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,321,408.36/7,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.24

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