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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.31, 10,568.35 and 2,666.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.31, 10,568.35 and 2,666.11 is: 3,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.31 : 10,568.35 = 2,666.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.31/10,568.35 = 2,666.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.31x = 10,568.35 × 2,666.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.31x = 28,176,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,176,330.78/7,048.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.60

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