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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.35, 10,575.84 and 2,370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.35, 10,575.84 and 2,370.83 is: 3,555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.35 : 10,575.84 = 2,370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.35/10,575.84 = 2,370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.35x = 10,575.84 × 2,370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.35x = 25,073,518.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,073,518.75/7,051.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.85

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