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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.56, 10,517.73 and 2,331.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.56, 10,517.73 and 2,331.33 is: 3,497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.56 : 10,517.73 = 2,331.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.56/10,517.73 = 2,331.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.56x = 10,517.73 × 2,331.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.56x = 24,520,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520,299.48/7,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.62

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