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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.48, 10,587.36 and 2,377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.48, 10,587.36 and 2,377.91 is: 3,567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.48 : 10,587.36 = 2,377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.48/10,587.36 = 2,377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.48x = 10,587.36 × 2,377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.48x = 25,175,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,175,751.67/7,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.24

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