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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.07, 10,584.02 and 2,374.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.07, 10,584.02 and 2,374.89 is: 3,562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.07 : 10,584.02 = 2,374.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.07/10,584.02 = 2,374.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.07x = 10,584.02 × 2,374.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.07x = 25,135,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,135,883.26/7,055.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.81

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