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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.46, 10,587.81 and 2,377.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.46, 10,587.81 and 2,377.35 is: 3,566.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.46 : 10,587.81 = 2,377.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.46/10,587.81 = 2,377.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.46x = 10,587.81 × 2,377.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.46x = 25,170,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,170,930.10/7,057.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.57

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