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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.47, 10,578.60 and 2,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.47, 10,578.60 and 2,373.50 is: 3,560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.47 : 10,578.60 = 2,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.47/10,578.60 = 2,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.47x = 10,578.60 × 2,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.47x = 25,108,333.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,108,333.55/7,052.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.22

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