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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.89, 10,587.65 and 2,376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.89, 10,587.65 and 2,376.30 is: 3,564.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.89 : 10,587.65 = 2,376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.89/10,587.65 = 2,376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.89x = 10,587.65 × 2,376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.89x = 25,159,381.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,159,381.21/7,057.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.72

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