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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066.83, 10,601.84 and 2,386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,066.83, 10,601.84 and 2,386.68 is: 3,580.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066.83 : 10,601.84 = 2,386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066.83/10,601.84 = 2,386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066.83x = 10,601.84 × 2,386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066.83x = 25,303,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,303,199.49/7,066.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.56

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