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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.62, 10,572.65 and 2,368.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.62, 10,572.65 and 2,368.09 is: 3,552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.62 : 10,572.65 = 2,368.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.62/10,572.65 = 2,368.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.62x = 10,572.65 × 2,368.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.62x = 25,036,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,036,944.18/7,047.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.54

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