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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.46, 10,584.60 and 2,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.46, 10,584.60 and 2,377.50 is: 3,566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.46 : 10,584.60 = 2,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.46/10,584.60 = 2,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.46x = 10,584.60 × 2,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.46x = 25,164,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,164,886.50/7,056.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.22

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