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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.58, 10,571.10 and 2,367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.58, 10,571.10 and 2,367.05 is: 3,550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.58 : 10,571.10 = 2,367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.58/10,571.10 = 2,367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.58x = 10,571.10 × 2,367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.58x = 25,022,269.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,022,269.40/7,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.98

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