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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.95, 10,577.59 and 2,371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.95, 10,577.59 and 2,371.38 is: 3,557.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.95 : 10,577.59 = 2,371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.95/10,577.59 = 2,371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.95x = 10,577.59 × 2,371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.95x = 25,083,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,083,439.78/7,050.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.46

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