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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.07, 10,572.79 and 2,368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.07, 10,572.79 and 2,368.89 is: 3,553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.07 : 10,572.79 = 2,368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.07/10,572.79 = 2,368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.07x = 10,572.79 × 2,368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.07x = 25,045,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045,776.50/7,049.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.06

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