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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.34, 10,569.57 and 2,366.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.34, 10,569.57 and 2,366.91 is: 3,547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.34 : 10,569.57 = 2,366.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.34/10,569.57 = 2,366.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.34x = 10,569.57 × 2,366.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.34x = 25,017,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,017,220.93/7,051.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.87

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