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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.17, 10,565.64 and 4,270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.17, 10,565.64 and 4,270.02 is: 6,404.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.17 : 10,565.64 = 4,270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.17/10,565.64 = 4,270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.17x = 10,565.64 × 4,270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.17x = 45,115,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,115,478.10/7,044.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,404.66

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