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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.17, 10,574.10 and 2,666.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.17, 10,574.10 and 2,666.58 is: 3,999.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.17 : 10,574.10 = 2,666.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.17/10,574.10 = 2,666.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.17x = 10,574.10 × 2,666.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.17x = 28,196,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,196,683.58/7,050.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.43

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