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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.08, 10,573.35 and 2,368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.08, 10,573.35 and 2,368.56 is: 3,553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.08 : 10,573.35 = 2,368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.08/10,573.35 = 2,368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.08x = 10,573.35 × 2,368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.08x = 25,043,613.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,043,613.88/7,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.25

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