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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.31, 10,586.34 and 2,437.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.31, 10,586.34 and 2,437.31 is: 3,657.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.31 : 10,586.34 = 2,437.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.31/10,586.34 = 2,437.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.31x = 10,586.34 × 2,437.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.31x = 25,802,218.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,802,218.81/7,054.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.65

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