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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.16, 10,566.24 and 2,884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.16, 10,566.24 and 2,884.24 is: 4,326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.16 : 10,566.24 = 2,884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.16/10,566.24 = 2,884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.16x = 10,566.24 × 2,884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.16x = 30,475,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,475,572.06/7,044.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.36

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