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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.08, 10,518.96 and 2,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.08, 10,518.96 and 2,396 is: 3,593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.08 : 10,518.96 = 2,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.08/10,518.96 = 2,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.08x = 10,518.96 × 2,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.08x = 25,203,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,203,428.16/7,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.26

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