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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.65, 10,575.33 and 2,608.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.65, 10,575.33 and 2,608.51 is: 3,914.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.65 : 10,575.33 = 2,608.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.65/10,575.33 = 2,608.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.65x = 10,575.33 × 2,608.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.65x = 27,585,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,585,841.02/7,046.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.75

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