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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.02, 10,572.90 and 2,367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.02, 10,572.90 and 2,367.46 is: 3,552.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.02 : 10,572.90 = 2,367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.02/10,572.90 = 2,367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.02x = 10,572.90 × 2,367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.02x = 25,030,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,030,917.83/7,046.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.49

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