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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.41, 10,582.14 and 2,374.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.41, 10,582.14 and 2,374.43 is: 3,561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.41 : 10,582.14 = 2,374.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.41/10,582.14 = 2,374.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.41x = 10,582.14 × 2,374.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.41x = 25,126,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,126,550.68/7,054.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.82

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