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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.28, 10,517.70 and 2,332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.28, 10,517.70 and 2,332.60 is: 3,498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.28 : 10,517.70 = 2,332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.28/10,517.70 = 2,332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.28x = 10,517.70 × 2,332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.28x = 24,533,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,533,587.02/7,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.66

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