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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.51, 10,568.39 and 2,429.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.51, 10,568.39 and 2,429.43 is: 3,643.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.51 : 10,568.39 = 2,429.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.51/10,568.39 = 2,429.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.51x = 10,568.39 × 2,429.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.51x = 25,675,151.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,675,151.57/7,047.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.15

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