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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.27, 10,562.52 and 2,361.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.27, 10,562.52 and 2,361.81 is: 3,541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.27 : 10,562.52 = 2,361.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.27/10,562.52 = 2,361.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.27x = 10,562.52 × 2,361.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.27x = 24,946,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,946,665.36/7,044.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.41

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