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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.38, 10,571.66 and 2,665.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.38, 10,571.66 and 2,665.27 is: 3,997.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.38 : 10,571.66 = 2,665.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.38/10,571.66 = 2,665.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.38x = 10,571.66 × 2,665.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.38x = 28,176,338.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,176,338.13/7,048.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.56

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