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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.56, 10,587.28 and 2,375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.56, 10,587.28 and 2,375.58 is: 3,563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.56 : 10,587.28 = 2,375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.56/10,587.28 = 2,375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.56x = 10,587.28 × 2,375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.56x = 25,150,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,150,930.62/7,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.69

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