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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.53, 10,517.24 and 2,331.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.53, 10,517.24 and 2,331.89 is: 3,497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.53 : 10,517.24 = 2,331.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.53/10,517.24 = 2,331.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.53x = 10,517.24 × 2,331.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.53x = 24,525,039.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,525,039.47/7,011.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.82

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