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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.83, 10,512.43 and 2,566.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.83, 10,512.43 and 2,566.48 is: 3,848.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.83 : 10,512.43 = 2,566.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.83/10,512.43 = 2,566.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.83x = 10,512.43 × 2,566.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.83x = 26,979,941.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,979,941.35/7,009.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.87

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