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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.78, 10,577.39 and 2,371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.78, 10,577.39 and 2,371.24 is: 3,557.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.78 : 10,577.39 = 2,371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.78/10,577.39 = 2,371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.78x = 10,577.39 × 2,371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.78x = 25,081,531.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,081,531.63/7,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.27

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