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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.06, 10,573.47 and 2,431.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.06, 10,573.47 and 2,431.94 is: 3,647.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.06 : 10,573.47 = 2,431.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.06/10,573.47 = 2,431.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.06x = 10,573.47 × 2,431.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.06x = 25,714,044.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,714,044.63/7,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.87

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