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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.53, 10,572.24 and 2,369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.53, 10,572.24 and 2,369.01 is: 3,552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.53 : 10,572.24 = 2,369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.53/10,572.24 = 2,369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.53x = 10,572.24 × 2,369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.53x = 25,045,742.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045,742.28/7,049.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.82

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