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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.99, 10,568.07 and 2,662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.99, 10,568.07 and 2,662.88 is: 3,993.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.99 : 10,568.07 = 2,662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.99/10,568.07 = 2,662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.99x = 10,568.07 × 2,662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.99x = 28,141,449.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,141,449.40/7,045.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.97

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