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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.61, 10,573.37 and 2,368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.61, 10,573.37 and 2,368.25 is: 3,552.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.61 : 10,573.37 = 2,368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.61/10,573.37 = 2,368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.61x = 10,573.37 × 2,368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.61x = 25,040,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,040,383.50/7,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.53

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