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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.52, 10,576.08 and 2,370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.52, 10,576.08 and 2,370.88 is: 3,555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.52 : 10,576.08 = 2,370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.52/10,576.08 = 2,370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.52x = 10,576.08 × 2,370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.52x = 25,074,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,074,616.55/7,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.92

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