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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.46, 10,582.59 and 2,372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.46, 10,582.59 and 2,372.46 is: 3,558.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.46 : 10,582.59 = 2,372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.46/10,582.59 = 2,372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.46x = 10,582.59 × 2,372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.46x = 25,106,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,106,771.47/7,054.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.99

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