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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.44, 10,518.92 and 2,332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.44, 10,518.92 and 2,332.98 is: 3,499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.44 : 10,518.92 = 2,332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.44/10,518.92 = 2,332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.44x = 10,518.92 × 2,332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.44x = 24,540,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,540,429.98/7,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.06

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