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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.77, 10,560.42 and 2,361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.77, 10,560.42 and 2,361.06 is: 3,540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.77 : 10,560.42 = 2,361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.77/10,560.42 = 2,361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.77x = 10,560.42 × 2,361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.77x = 24,933,785.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,933,785.25/7,042.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.34

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