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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.84, 10,568.08 and 2,661.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.84, 10,568.08 and 2,661.68 is: 3,993.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.84 : 10,568.08 = 2,661.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.84/10,568.08 = 2,661.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.84x = 10,568.08 × 2,661.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.84x = 28,128,847.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,128,847.17/7,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.40

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