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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.38, 10,578.29 and 2,371.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.38, 10,578.29 and 2,371.83 is: 3,558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.38 : 10,578.29 = 2,371.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.38/10,578.29 = 2,371.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.38x = 10,578.29 × 2,371.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.38x = 25,089,893.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,089,893.71/7,051.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.15

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