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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.75, 10,573.38 and 2,665.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.75, 10,573.38 and 2,665.23 is: 3,998.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.75 : 10,573.38 = 2,665.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.75/10,573.38 = 2,665.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.75x = 10,573.38 × 2,665.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.75x = 28,180,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,180,489.58/7,047.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.51

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