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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.25, 10,571.13 and 2,663.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.25, 10,571.13 and 2,663.73 is: 3,996.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.25 : 10,571.13 = 2,663.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.25/10,571.13 = 2,663.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.25x = 10,571.13 × 2,663.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.25x = 28,158,636.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,158,636.11/7,046.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.26

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