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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.21, 10,566.47 and 2,299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.21, 10,566.47 and 2,299.34 is: 3,449.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.21 : 10,566.47 = 2,299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.21/10,566.47 = 2,299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.21x = 10,566.47 × 2,299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.21x = 24,295,899.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,295,899.67/7,043.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.55

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