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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.92, 10,585.53 and 2,377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.92, 10,585.53 and 2,377.07 is: 3,565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.92 : 10,585.53 = 2,377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.92/10,585.53 = 2,377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.92x = 10,585.53 × 2,377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.92x = 25,162,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,162,545.80/7,056.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.66

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