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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.82, 10,572.42 and 2,368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.82, 10,572.42 and 2,368.64 is: 3,552.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.82 : 10,572.42 = 2,368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.82/10,572.42 = 2,368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.82x = 10,572.42 × 2,368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.82x = 25,042,256.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,042,256.91/7,048.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.69

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