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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.58, 10,567.04 and 2,299.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.58, 10,567.04 and 2,299.71 is: 3,450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.58 : 10,567.04 = 2,299.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.58/10,567.04 = 2,299.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.58x = 10,567.04 × 2,299.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.58x = 24,301,155.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,301,155.69/7,043.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.11

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