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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.42, 10,573.11 and 2,371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.42, 10,573.11 and 2,371.59 is: 3,556.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.42 : 10,573.11 = 2,371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.42/10,573.11 = 2,371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.42x = 10,573.11 × 2,371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.42x = 25,075,081.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,075,081.94/7,050.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.54

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