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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.50, 10,565.40 and 2,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.50, 10,565.40 and 2,663.02 is: 3,994.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.50 : 10,565.40 = 2,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.50/10,565.40 = 2,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.50x = 10,565.40 × 2,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.50x = 28,135,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,135,871.51/7,043.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.59

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