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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.88, 10,523.92 and 2,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.88, 10,523.92 and 2,334.56 is: 3,502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.88 : 10,523.92 = 2,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.88/10,523.92 = 2,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.88x = 10,523.92 × 2,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.88x = 24,568,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,568,722.68/7,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.37

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