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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.36, 10,523.22 and 2,397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.36, 10,523.22 and 2,397.24 is: 3,596.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.36 : 10,523.22 = 2,397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.36/10,523.22 = 2,397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.36x = 10,523.22 × 2,397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.36x = 25,226,683.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,226,683.91/7,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.43

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