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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.35, 10,570.74 and 2,366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.35, 10,570.74 and 2,366.81 is: 3,550.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.35 : 10,570.74 = 2,366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.35/10,570.74 = 2,366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.35x = 10,570.74 × 2,366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.35x = 25,018,960.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,018,960.75/7,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.63

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