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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.74, 10,564.39 and 2,659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.74, 10,564.39 and 2,659.23 is: 3,989.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.74 : 10,564.39 = 2,659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.74/10,564.39 = 2,659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.74x = 10,564.39 × 2,659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.74x = 28,093,146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,093,146.14/7,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.52

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