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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.35, 10,572.69 and 2,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.35, 10,572.69 and 2,368.52 is: 3,552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.35 : 10,572.69 = 2,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.35/10,572.69 = 2,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.35x = 10,572.69 × 2,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.35x = 25,041,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041,623.38/7,048.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.83

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