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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.84, 10,587.96 and 2,677.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.84, 10,587.96 and 2,677.32 is: 4,013.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.84 : 10,587.96 = 2,677.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.84/10,587.96 = 2,677.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.84x = 10,587.96 × 2,677.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.84x = 28,347,357.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,347,357.07/7,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.59

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