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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.54, 10,573.71 and 2,366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.54, 10,573.71 and 2,366.53 is: 3,550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.54 : 10,573.71 = 2,366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.54/10,573.71 = 2,366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.54x = 10,573.71 × 2,366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.54x = 25,023,046.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,023,046.06/7,048.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.11

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