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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.11, 10,499.59 and 2,320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.11, 10,499.59 and 2,320.43 is: 3,479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.11 : 10,499.59 = 2,320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.11/10,499.59 = 2,320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.11x = 10,499.59 × 2,320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.11x = 24,363,563.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,363,563.62/7,002.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.46

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