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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.62, 10,560.40 and 2,361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.62, 10,560.40 and 2,361.07 is: 3,540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.62 : 10,560.40 = 2,361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.62/10,560.40 = 2,361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.62x = 10,560.40 × 2,361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.62x = 24,933,887.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,933,887.27/7,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.43

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