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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.16, 10,578.77 and 2,372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.16, 10,578.77 and 2,372.18 is: 3,558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.16 : 10,578.77 = 2,372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.16/10,578.77 = 2,372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.16x = 10,578.77 × 2,372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.16x = 25,094,746.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,094,746.62/7,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.45

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