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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.08, 10,578 and 2,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.08, 10,578 and 2,372 is: 3,558.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.08 : 10,578 = 2,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.08/10,578 = 2,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.08x = 10,578 × 2,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.08x = 25,091,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,091,016/7,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.97

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