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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.12, 10,569.64 and 2,366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.12, 10,569.64 and 2,366.58 is: 3,550.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.12 : 10,569.64 = 2,366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.12/10,569.64 = 2,366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.12x = 10,569.64 × 2,366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.12x = 25,013,898.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,013,898.63/7,046.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.02

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