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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.52, 10,580.36 and 2,372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.52, 10,580.36 and 2,372.72 is: 3,559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.52 : 10,580.36 = 2,372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.52/10,580.36 = 2,372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.52x = 10,580.36 × 2,372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.52x = 25,104,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,104,231.78/7,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.61

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