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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.78, 10,562.01 and 2,360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.78, 10,562.01 and 2,360.25 is: 3,541.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.78 : 10,562.01 = 2,360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.78/10,562.01 = 2,360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.78x = 10,562.01 × 2,360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.78x = 24,928,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,928,984.10/7,039.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.16

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