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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.35, 10,572.84 and 2,368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.35, 10,572.84 and 2,368.83 is: 3,552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.35 : 10,572.84 = 2,368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.35/10,572.84 = 2,368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.35x = 10,572.84 × 2,368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.35x = 25,045,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045,260.58/7,049.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.85

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