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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.24, 10,571.63 and 2,606.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.24, 10,571.63 and 2,606.05 is: 3,911.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.24 : 10,571.63 = 2,606.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.24/10,571.63 = 2,606.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.24x = 10,571.63 × 2,606.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.24x = 27,550,196.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,550,196.36/7,044.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.02

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