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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.52, 10,572.84 and 2,367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.52, 10,572.84 and 2,367.70 is: 3,552.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.52 : 10,572.84 = 2,367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.52/10,572.84 = 2,367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.52x = 10,572.84 × 2,367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.52x = 25,033,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,033,313.27/7,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.07

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