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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.64, 10,571.58 and 2,664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.64, 10,571.58 and 2,664.92 is: 3,996.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.64 : 10,571.58 = 2,664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.64/10,571.58 = 2,664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.64x = 10,571.58 × 2,664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.64x = 28,172,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,172,414.97/7,048.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.86

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