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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.14, 10,565.97 and 2,662.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.14, 10,565.97 and 2,662.53 is: 3,991.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.14 : 10,565.97 = 2,662.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.14/10,565.97 = 2,662.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.14x = 10,565.97 × 2,662.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.14x = 28,132,212.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,132,212.10/7,048.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.44

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