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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,065.99, 10,599.03 and 2,447.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,065.99, 10,599.03 and 2,447.91 is: 3,671.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,065.99 : 10,599.03 = 2,447.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,065.99/10,599.03 = 2,447.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,065.99x = 10,599.03 × 2,447.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,065.99x = 25,945,471.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,945,471.53/7,065.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.88

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