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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.91, 10,521.16 and 2,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.91, 10,521.16 and 2,332.96 is: 3,500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.91 : 10,521.16 = 2,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.91/10,521.16 = 2,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.91x = 10,521.16 × 2,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.91x = 24,545,413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,545,413.30/7,012.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.03

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