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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.19, 10,571.92 and 2,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.19, 10,571.92 and 2,368.24 is: 3,552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.19 : 10,571.92 = 2,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.19/10,571.92 = 2,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.19x = 10,571.92 × 2,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.19x = 25,036,843.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,036,843.82/7,048.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.24

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