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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.14, 10,581.35 and 2,373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.14, 10,581.35 and 2,373.29 is: 3,559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.14 : 10,581.35 = 2,373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.14/10,581.35 = 2,373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.14x = 10,581.35 × 2,373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.14x = 25,112,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,112,547.37/7,054.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.97

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