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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.06, 10,581.61 and 2,374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.06, 10,581.61 and 2,374.04 is: 3,561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.06 : 10,581.61 = 2,374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.06/10,581.61 = 2,374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.06x = 10,581.61 × 2,374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.06x = 25,121,185.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,121,185.92/7,054.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.24

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