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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.29, 10,580.69 and 2,374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.29, 10,580.69 and 2,374.74 is: 3,560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.29 : 10,580.69 = 2,374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.29/10,580.69 = 2,374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.29x = 10,580.69 × 2,374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.29x = 25,126,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,126,393.71/7,056.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.85

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