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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.24, 10,570.13 and 2,605.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.24, 10,570.13 and 2,605.05 is: 3,909.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.24 : 10,570.13 = 2,605.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.24/10,570.13 = 2,605.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.24x = 10,570.13 × 2,605.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.24x = 27,535,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,535,704.13/7,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.53

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