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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.78, 10,565.01 and 2,362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.78, 10,565.01 and 2,362.25 is: 3,544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.78 : 10,565.01 = 2,362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.78/10,565.01 = 2,362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.78x = 10,565.01 × 2,362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.78x = 24,957,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,957,194.87/7,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.16

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