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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.23, 10,571.01 and 2,367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.23, 10,571.01 and 2,367.40 is: 3,551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.23 : 10,571.01 = 2,367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.23/10,571.01 = 2,367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.23x = 10,571.01 × 2,367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.23x = 25,025,782.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,025,782.65/7,047.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.15

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