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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.37, 10,517.77 and 2,332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.37, 10,517.77 and 2,332.12 is: 3,497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.37 : 10,517.77 = 2,332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.37/10,517.77 = 2,332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.37x = 10,517.77 × 2,332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.37x = 24,528,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,528,704.67/7,013.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.42

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