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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016, 10,524 and 2,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016, 10,524 and 2,399 is: 3,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016 : 10,524 = 2,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016/10,524 = 2,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016x = 10,524 × 2,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016x = 25,247,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,247,076/7,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.50

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