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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.42, 10,566.44 and 2,365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.42, 10,566.44 and 2,365.60 is: 3,547.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.42 : 10,566.44 = 2,365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.42/10,566.44 = 2,365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.42x = 10,566.44 × 2,365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.42x = 24,995,970.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,995,970.46/7,045.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.83

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