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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.32, 10,566.86 and 2,665.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.32, 10,566.86 and 2,665.08 is: 3,996.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.32 : 10,566.86 = 2,665.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.32/10,566.86 = 2,665.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.32x = 10,566.86 × 2,665.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.32x = 28,161,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,161,513.92/7,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.06

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