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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.28, 10,569.54 and 2,665.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.28, 10,569.54 and 2,665.80 is: 3,998.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.28 : 10,569.54 = 2,665.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.28/10,569.54 = 2,665.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.28x = 10,569.54 × 2,665.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.28x = 28,176,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,176,279.73/7,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.75

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