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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.41, 10,580.64 and 2,373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.41, 10,580.64 and 2,373.43 is: 3,560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.41 : 10,580.64 = 2,373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.41/10,580.64 = 2,373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.41x = 10,580.64 × 2,373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.41x = 25,112,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,112,408.40/7,053.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.32

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