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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.23, 10,567.76 and 2,601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.23, 10,567.76 and 2,601.92 is: 3,903.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.23 : 10,567.76 = 2,601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.23/10,567.76 = 2,601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.23x = 10,567.76 × 2,601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.23x = 27,496,479.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,496,479.51/7,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.40

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