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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.60, 10,563.90 and 2,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.60, 10,563.90 and 2,660.20 is: 3,990.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.60 : 10,563.90 = 2,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.60/10,563.90 = 2,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.60x = 10,563.90 × 2,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.60x = 28,102,086.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102,086.78/7,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.30

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