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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.16, 10,577.27 and 2,371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.16, 10,577.27 and 2,371.18 is: 3,556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.16 : 10,577.27 = 2,371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.16/10,577.27 = 2,371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.16x = 10,577.27 × 2,371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.16x = 25,080,597.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080,597.06/7,051.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.95

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