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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.23, 10,566.89 and 2,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.23, 10,566.89 and 2,365.24 is: 3,547.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.23 : 10,566.89 = 2,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.23/10,566.89 = 2,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.23x = 10,566.89 × 2,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.23x = 24,993,263.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,993,263.23/7,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.04

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