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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.08, 10,579.50 and 2,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.08, 10,579.50 and 2,373 is: 3,560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.08 : 10,579.50 = 2,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.08/10,579.50 = 2,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.08x = 10,579.50 × 2,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.08x = 25,105,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,105,153.50/7,051.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.47

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