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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.58, 10,577.07 and 2,432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.58, 10,577.07 and 2,432.50 is: 3,649.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.58 : 10,577.07 = 2,432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.58/10,577.07 = 2,432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.58x = 10,577.07 × 2,432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.58x = 25,728,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,728,722.78/7,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.16

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