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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.64, 10,588.03 and 2,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.64, 10,588.03 and 2,377.28 is: 3,566.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.64 : 10,588.03 = 2,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.64/10,588.03 = 2,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.64x = 10,588.03 × 2,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.64x = 25,170,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,170,732.49/7,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.45

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