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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.22, 10,516.91 and 2,331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.22, 10,516.91 and 2,331.22 is: 3,496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.22 : 10,516.91 = 2,331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.22/10,516.91 = 2,331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.22x = 10,516.91 × 2,331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.22x = 24,517,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,517,287.14/7,011.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.87

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