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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.34, 10,591.52 and 2,381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.34, 10,591.52 and 2,381.74 is: 3,572.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.34 : 10,591.52 = 2,381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.34/10,591.52 = 2,381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.34x = 10,591.52 × 2,381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.34x = 25,226,246.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,226,246.84/7,061.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.44

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