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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.80, 10,565.19 and 2,361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.80, 10,565.19 and 2,361.27 is: 3,542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.80 : 10,565.19 = 2,361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.80/10,565.19 = 2,361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.80x = 10,565.19 × 2,361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.80x = 24,947,266.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947,266.19/7,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.24

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