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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.21, 10,516.77 and 2,329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.21, 10,516.77 and 2,329.89 is: 3,494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.21 : 10,516.77 = 2,329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.21/10,516.77 = 2,329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.21x = 10,516.77 × 2,329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.21x = 24,502,917.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,502,917.26/7,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.82

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