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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.67, 10,585.16 and 2,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.67, 10,585.16 and 2,376.82 is: 3,565.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.67 : 10,585.16 = 2,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.67/10,585.16 = 2,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.67x = 10,585.16 × 2,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.67x = 25,159,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,159,019.99/7,056.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.28

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