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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.32, 10,502.94 and 2,383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.32, 10,502.94 and 2,383.72 is: 3,575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.32 : 10,502.94 = 2,383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.32/10,502.94 = 2,383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.32x = 10,502.94 × 2,383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.32x = 25,036,068.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,036,068.14/7,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.91

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