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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.13, 10,587.31 and 2,440.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.13, 10,587.31 and 2,440.13 is: 3,660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.13 : 10,587.31 = 2,440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.13/10,587.31 = 2,440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.13x = 10,587.31 × 2,440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.13x = 25,834,353.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,834,353.71/7,057.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.75

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