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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.82, 10,503.33 and 2,320.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.82, 10,503.33 and 2,320.83 is: 3,481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.82 : 10,503.33 = 2,320.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.82/10,503.33 = 2,320.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.82x = 10,503.33 × 2,320.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.82x = 24,376,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,376,443.36/7,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.44

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