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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.96, 10,571.63 and 2,428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.96, 10,571.63 and 2,428.88 is: 3,643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.96 : 10,571.63 = 2,428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.96/10,571.63 = 2,428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.96x = 10,571.63 × 2,428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.96x = 25,677,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,677,173.89/7,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.73

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