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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.53, 10,570.74 and 2,368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.53, 10,570.74 and 2,368.01 is: 3,551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.53 : 10,570.74 = 2,368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.53/10,570.74 = 2,368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.53x = 10,570.74 × 2,368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.53x = 25,031,565.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,031,565.17/7,048.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.32

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