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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.25, 10,524.39 and 2,399.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.25, 10,524.39 and 2,399.25 is: 3,598.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.25 : 10,524.39 = 2,399.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.25/10,524.39 = 2,399.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.25x = 10,524.39 × 2,399.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.25x = 25,250,642.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,250,642.71/7,016.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.88

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