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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.56, 10,566.72 and 2,427.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.56, 10,566.72 and 2,427.44 is: 3,641.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.56 : 10,566.72 = 2,427.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.56/10,566.72 = 2,427.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.56x = 10,566.72 × 2,427.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.56x = 25,650,078.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,650,078.80/7,044.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.12

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