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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.84, 10,571.87 and 2,662.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.84, 10,571.87 and 2,662.30 is: 3,995.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.84 : 10,571.87 = 2,662.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.84/10,571.87 = 2,662.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.84x = 10,571.87 × 2,662.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.84x = 28,145,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,145,459.82/7,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.19

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