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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.24, 10,569.94 and 2,664.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.24, 10,569.94 and 2,664.13 is: 3,995.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.24 : 10,569.94 = 2,664.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.24/10,569.94 = 2,664.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.24x = 10,569.94 × 2,664.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.24x = 28,159,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,159,694.25/7,047.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.85

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