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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.52, 10,577.36 and 2,370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.52, 10,577.36 and 2,370.72 is: 3,556.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.52 : 10,577.36 = 2,370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.52/10,577.36 = 2,370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.52x = 10,577.36 × 2,370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.52x = 25,075,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,075,958.90/7,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.61

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