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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.80, 10,564.29 and 2,362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.80, 10,564.29 and 2,362.06 is: 3,543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.80 : 10,564.29 = 2,362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.80/10,564.29 = 2,362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.80x = 10,564.29 × 2,362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.80x = 24,953,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,953,500.04/7,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.62

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