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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.32, 10,586.49 and 2,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.32, 10,586.49 and 2,377.29 is: 3,566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.32 : 10,586.49 = 2,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.32/10,586.49 = 2,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.32x = 10,586.49 × 2,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.32x = 25,167,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,167,156.81/7,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.11

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