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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.33, 10,520.87 and 2,332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.33, 10,520.87 and 2,332.82 is: 3,499.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.33 : 10,520.87 = 2,332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.33/10,520.87 = 2,332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.33x = 10,520.87 × 2,332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.33x = 24,543,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,543,310.59/7,014.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.02

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