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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.42, 10,569.79 and 2,366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.42, 10,569.79 and 2,366.58 is: 3,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.42 : 10,569.79 = 2,366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.42/10,569.79 = 2,366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.42x = 10,569.79 × 2,366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.42x = 25,014,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,014,200.77/7,046.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.92

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