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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.17, 10,572.60 and 2,665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.17, 10,572.60 and 2,665.58 is: 3,997.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.17 : 10,572.60 = 2,665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.17/10,572.60 = 2,665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.17x = 10,572.60 × 2,665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.17x = 28,182,111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,182,111.11/7,049.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.94

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