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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.32, 10,584.99 and 2,376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.32, 10,584.99 and 2,376.29 is: 3,564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.32 : 10,584.99 = 2,376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.32/10,584.99 = 2,376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.32x = 10,584.99 × 2,376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.32x = 25,153,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,153,032.35/7,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.61

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