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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.83, 10,571.10 and 2,605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.83, 10,571.10 and 2,605.70 is: 3,910.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.83 : 10,571.10 = 2,605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.83/10,571.10 = 2,605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.83x = 10,571.10 × 2,605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.83x = 27,545,062.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,545,062.41/7,043.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.52

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