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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.24, 10,575.52 and 2,370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.24, 10,575.52 and 2,370.40 is: 3,555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.24 : 10,575.52 = 2,370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.24/10,575.52 = 2,370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.24x = 10,575.52 × 2,370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.24x = 25,068,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,068,212.61/7,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.65

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