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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.62, 10,518.14 and 2,332.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.62, 10,518.14 and 2,332.37 is: 3,497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.62 : 10,518.14 = 2,332.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.62/10,518.14 = 2,332.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.62x = 10,518.14 × 2,332.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.62x = 24,532,186.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532,186.88/7,013.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.79

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