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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.24, 10,517.82 and 2,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.24, 10,517.82 and 2,393 is: 3,589.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.24 : 10,517.82 = 2,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.24/10,517.82 = 2,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.24x = 10,517.82 × 2,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.24x = 25,169,143.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,169,143.26/7,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.83

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