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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.21, 10,585.49 and 2,376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.21, 10,585.49 and 2,376.62 is: 3,565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.21 : 10,585.49 = 2,376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.21/10,585.49 = 2,376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.21x = 10,585.49 × 2,376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.21x = 25,157,622.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,157,622.43/7,056.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.32

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