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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.63, 10,578.66 and 2,372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.63, 10,578.66 and 2,372.08 is: 3,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.63 : 10,578.66 = 2,372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.63/10,578.66 = 2,372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.63x = 10,578.66 × 2,372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.63x = 25,093,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,093,427.81/7,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.53

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