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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.48, 10,569.90 and 2,428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.48, 10,569.90 and 2,428.52 is: 3,643.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.48 : 10,569.90 = 2,428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.48/10,569.90 = 2,428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.48x = 10,569.90 × 2,428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.48x = 25,669,213.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,669,213.55/7,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.36

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