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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.88, 10,567.98 and 2,662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.88, 10,567.98 and 2,662.68 is: 3,994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.88 : 10,567.98 = 2,662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.88/10,567.98 = 2,662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.88x = 10,567.98 × 2,662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.88x = 28,139,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,139,148.99/7,043.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.84

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