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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.35, 10,569.84 and 2,366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.35, 10,569.84 and 2,366.83 is: 3,549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.35 : 10,569.84 = 2,366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.35/10,569.84 = 2,366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.35x = 10,569.84 × 2,366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.35x = 25,017,014.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,017,014.41/7,047.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.85

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