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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.76, 10,577.34 and 2,372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.76, 10,577.34 and 2,372.04 is: 3,557.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.76 : 10,577.34 = 2,372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.76/10,577.34 = 2,372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.76x = 10,577.34 × 2,372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.76x = 25,089,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,089,873.57/7,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.45

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