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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.61, 10,577.25 and 2,668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.61, 10,577.25 and 2,668.32 is: 4,003.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.61 : 10,577.25 = 2,668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.61/10,577.25 = 2,668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.61x = 10,577.25 × 2,668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.61x = 28,223,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,223,487.72/7,049.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.55

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