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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.49, 10,592.76 and 2,381.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.49, 10,592.76 and 2,381.49 is: 3,572.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.49 : 10,592.76 = 2,381.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.49/10,592.76 = 2,381.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.49x = 10,592.76 × 2,381.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.49x = 25,226,552.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,226,552.01/7,061.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.41

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