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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.28, 10,566.54 and 2,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.28, 10,566.54 and 2,663.80 is: 3,995.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.28 : 10,566.54 = 2,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.28/10,566.54 = 2,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.28x = 10,566.54 × 2,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.28x = 28,147,149.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,147,149.25/7,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.75

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