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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.08, 10,515.96 and 2,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.08, 10,515.96 and 2,394 is: 3,590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.08 : 10,515.96 = 2,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.08/10,515.96 = 2,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.08x = 10,515.96 × 2,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.08x = 25,175,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,175,208.24/7,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.26

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