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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.41, 10,579.14 and 2,372.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.41, 10,579.14 and 2,372.43 is: 3,558.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.41 : 10,579.14 = 2,372.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.41/10,579.14 = 2,372.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.41x = 10,579.14 × 2,372.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.41x = 25,098,269.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,098,269.11/7,052.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.82

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