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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.36, 10,564.89 and 2,660.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.36, 10,564.89 and 2,660.07 is: 3,991.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.36 : 10,564.89 = 2,660.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.36/10,564.89 = 2,660.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.36x = 10,564.89 × 2,660.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.36x = 28,103,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,103,346.94/7,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.18

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