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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.90, 10,570.55 and 2,366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.90, 10,570.55 and 2,366.72 is: 3,550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.90 : 10,570.55 = 2,366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.90/10,570.55 = 2,366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.90x = 10,570.55 × 2,366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.90x = 25,017,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,017,520.36/7,046.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.15

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