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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.63, 10,583.36 and 2,374.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.63, 10,583.36 and 2,374.45 is: 3,562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.63 : 10,583.36 = 2,374.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.63/10,583.36 = 2,374.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.63x = 10,583.36 × 2,374.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.63x = 25,129,629.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,129,629.73/7,054.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.15

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