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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.32, 10,573.58 and 2,369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.32, 10,573.58 and 2,369.36 is: 3,553.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.32 : 10,573.58 = 2,369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.32/10,573.58 = 2,369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.32x = 10,573.58 × 2,369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.32x = 25,052,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,052,649.87/7,049.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.91

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