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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.25, 10,578.65 and 2,666.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.25, 10,578.65 and 2,666.95 is: 4,002.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.25 : 10,578.65 = 2,666.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.25/10,578.65 = 2,666.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.25x = 10,578.65 × 2,666.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.25x = 28,212,690.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,212,690.84/7,049.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.23

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