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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.35, 10,568.34 and 2,365.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.35, 10,568.34 and 2,365.83 is: 3,548.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.35 : 10,568.34 = 2,365.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.35/10,568.34 = 2,365.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.35x = 10,568.34 × 2,365.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.35x = 25,002,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,002,895.82/7,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.35

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