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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.78, 10,518.39 and 2,332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.78, 10,518.39 and 2,332.53 is: 3,498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.78 : 10,518.39 = 2,332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.78/10,518.39 = 2,332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.78x = 10,518.39 × 2,332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.78x = 24,534,460.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,534,460.23/7,013.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.04

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