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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.58, 10,575.57 and 2,431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.58, 10,575.57 and 2,431.50 is: 3,647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.58 : 10,575.57 = 2,431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.58/10,575.57 = 2,431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.58x = 10,575.57 × 2,431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.58x = 25,714,498.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,714,498.46/7,049.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.66

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