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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.71, 10,519.34 and 2,333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.71, 10,519.34 and 2,333.07 is: 3,499.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.71 : 10,519.34 = 2,333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.71/10,519.34 = 2,333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.71x = 10,519.34 × 2,333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.71x = 24,542,344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,542,344.91/7,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.69

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