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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.82, 10,518.05 and 2,332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.82, 10,518.05 and 2,332.94 is: 3,498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.82 : 10,518.05 = 2,332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.82/10,518.05 = 2,332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.82x = 10,518.05 × 2,332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.82x = 24,537,932.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,537,932.81/7,013.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.51

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