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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.32, 10,568.88 and 2,663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.32, 10,568.88 and 2,663.04 is: 3,995.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.32 : 10,568.88 = 2,663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.32/10,568.88 = 2,663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.32x = 10,568.88 × 2,663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.32x = 28,145,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,145,350.20/7,044.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.47

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