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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.34, 10,581.94 and 2,373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.34, 10,581.94 and 2,373.95 is: 3,561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.34 : 10,581.94 = 2,373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.34/10,581.94 = 2,373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.34x = 10,581.94 × 2,373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.34x = 25,121,016.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,121,016.98/7,054.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.08

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