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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.36, 10,572.08 and 2,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.36, 10,572.08 and 2,369.52 is: 3,553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.36 : 10,572.08 = 2,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.36/10,572.08 = 2,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.36x = 10,572.08 × 2,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.36x = 25,050,755.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,050,755.00/7,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.62

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