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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.04, 10,569.46 and 2,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.04, 10,569.46 and 2,663.12 is: 3,994.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.04 : 10,569.46 = 2,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.04/10,569.46 = 2,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.04x = 10,569.46 × 2,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.04x = 28,147,740.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,147,740.32/7,046.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.83

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