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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.08, 10,565.78 and 2,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.08, 10,565.78 and 2,364.16 is: 3,546.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.08 : 10,565.78 = 2,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.08/10,565.78 = 2,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.08x = 10,565.78 × 2,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.08x = 24,979,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,979,194.44/7,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.13

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