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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.53, 10,573.74 and 2,370.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.53, 10,573.74 and 2,370.01 is: 3,554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.53 : 10,573.74 = 2,370.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.53/10,573.74 = 2,370.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.53x = 10,573.74 × 2,370.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.53x = 25,059,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,059,869.54/7,050.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.32

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