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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.72, 10,573.26 and 2,368.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.72, 10,573.26 and 2,368.90 is: 3,553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.72 : 10,573.26 = 2,368.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.72/10,573.26 = 2,368.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.72x = 10,573.26 × 2,368.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.72x = 25,046,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,046,995.61/7,048.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.41

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