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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.25, 10,568.88 and 2,668.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.25, 10,568.88 and 2,668.33 is: 3,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.25 : 10,568.88 = 2,668.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.25/10,568.88 = 2,668.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.25x = 10,568.88 × 2,668.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.25x = 28,201,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,201,259.57/7,053.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.34

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