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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.36, 10,560.54 and 2,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.36, 10,560.54 and 2,423 is: 3,634.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.36 : 10,560.54 = 2,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.36/10,560.54 = 2,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.36x = 10,560.54 × 2,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.36x = 25,588,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,588,188.42/7,040.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.50

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