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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.44, 10,517.45 and 2,332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.44, 10,517.45 and 2,332.53 is: 3,498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.44 : 10,517.45 = 2,332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.44/10,517.45 = 2,332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.44x = 10,517.45 × 2,332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.44x = 24,532,255.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532,255.99/7,012.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.39

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