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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.52, 10,586.06 and 2,377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.52, 10,586.06 and 2,377.31 is: 3,565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.52 : 10,586.06 = 2,377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.52/10,586.06 = 2,377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.52x = 10,586.06 × 2,377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.52x = 25,166,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,166,378.71/7,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.39

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