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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.50, 10,580.96 and 2,374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.50, 10,580.96 and 2,374.94 is: 3,561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.50 : 10,580.96 = 2,374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.50/10,580.96 = 2,374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.50x = 10,580.96 × 2,374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.50x = 25,129,159.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,129,159.72/7,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.14

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