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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.56, 10,584.72 and 2,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.56, 10,584.72 and 2,439.44 is: 3,659.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.56 : 10,584.72 = 2,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.56/10,584.72 = 2,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.56x = 10,584.72 × 2,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.56x = 25,820,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,820,789.36/7,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.12

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