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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.11, 10,569.49 and 2,662.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.11, 10,569.49 and 2,662.61 is: 3,994.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.11 : 10,569.49 = 2,662.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.11/10,569.49 = 2,662.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.11x = 10,569.49 × 2,662.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.11x = 28,142,370.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,142,370.26/7,045.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.60

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