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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.65, 10,572.28 and 2,367.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.65, 10,572.28 and 2,367.99 is: 3,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.65 : 10,572.28 = 2,367.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.65/10,572.28 = 2,367.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.65x = 10,572.28 × 2,367.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.65x = 25,035,047.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,035,047.40/7,047.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.25

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