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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.35, 10,569.23 and 2,365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.35, 10,569.23 and 2,365.81 is: 3,549.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.35 : 10,569.23 = 2,365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.35/10,569.23 = 2,365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.35x = 10,569.23 × 2,365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.35x = 25,004,754.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,004,754.14/7,045.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.12

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