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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.60, 10,571.57 and 2,367.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.60, 10,571.57 and 2,367.77 is: 3,551.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.60 : 10,571.57 = 2,367.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.60/10,571.57 = 2,367.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.60x = 10,571.57 × 2,367.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.60x = 25,031,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,031,030.12/7,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.71

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