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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.38, 10,573.16 and 2,666.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.38, 10,573.16 and 2,666.27 is: 3,999.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.38 : 10,573.16 = 2,666.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.38/10,573.16 = 2,666.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.38x = 10,573.16 × 2,666.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.38x = 28,190,899.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,190,899.31/7,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.06

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