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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.11, 10,568.97 and 2,662.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.11, 10,568.97 and 2,662.47 is: 3,992.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.11 : 10,568.97 = 2,662.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.11/10,568.97 = 2,662.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.11x = 10,568.97 × 2,662.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.11x = 28,139,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,139,565.56/7,048.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.50

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