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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.42, 10,584.78 and 2,376.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.42, 10,584.78 and 2,376.57 is: 3,564.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.42 : 10,584.78 = 2,376.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.42/10,584.78 = 2,376.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.42x = 10,584.78 × 2,376.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.42x = 25,155,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,155,470.60/7,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.91

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