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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.81, 10,582.73 and 2,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.81, 10,582.73 and 2,374.80 is: 3,562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.81 : 10,582.73 = 2,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.81/10,582.73 = 2,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.81x = 10,582.73 × 2,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.81x = 25,131,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,131,867.20/7,054.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.37

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