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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.41, 10,569.97 and 2,886.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.41, 10,569.97 and 2,886.22 is: 4,328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.41 : 10,569.97 = 2,886.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.41/10,569.97 = 2,886.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.41x = 10,569.97 × 2,886.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.41x = 30,507,258.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,507,258.81/7,048.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.25

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