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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.56, 10,564.86 and 2,663.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.56, 10,564.86 and 2,663.37 is: 3,993.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.56 : 10,564.86 = 2,663.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.56/10,564.86 = 2,663.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.56x = 10,564.86 × 2,663.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.56x = 28,138,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,138,131.18/7,045.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.74

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