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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.30, 10,568.67 and 2,427.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.30, 10,568.67 and 2,427.22 is: 3,641.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.30 : 10,568.67 = 2,427.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.30/10,568.67 = 2,427.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.30x = 10,568.67 × 2,427.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.30x = 25,652,487.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,652,487.20/7,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.08

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