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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.32, 10,571.67 and 2,368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.32, 10,571.67 and 2,368.14 is: 3,551.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.32 : 10,571.67 = 2,368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.32/10,571.67 = 2,368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.32x = 10,571.67 × 2,368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.32x = 25,035,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,035,194.59/7,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.94

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