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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.10, 10,565.37 and 2,425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.10, 10,565.37 and 2,425.50 is: 3,638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.10 : 10,565.37 = 2,425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.10/10,565.37 = 2,425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.10x = 10,565.37 × 2,425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.10x = 25,626,304.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,626,304.94/7,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.50

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