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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.87, 10,562.81 and 2,361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.87, 10,562.81 and 2,361.51 is: 3,542.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.87 : 10,562.81 = 2,361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.87/10,562.81 = 2,361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.87x = 10,562.81 × 2,361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.87x = 24,944,169.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,944,169.64/7,041.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.27

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