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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.24, 10,570.84 and 2,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.24, 10,570.84 and 2,663.60 is: 3,995.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.24 : 10,570.84 = 2,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.24/10,570.84 = 2,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.24x = 10,570.84 × 2,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.24x = 28,156,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,156,429.91/7,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.95

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