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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.96, 10,577.34 and 2,368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.96, 10,577.34 and 2,368.96 is: 3,553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.96 : 10,577.34 = 2,368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.96/10,577.34 = 2,368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.96x = 10,577.34 × 2,368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.96x = 25,057,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,057,295.37/7,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.74

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