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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.30, 10,524.47 and 2,853.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.30, 10,524.47 and 2,853.37 is: 4,280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.30 : 10,524.47 = 2,853.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.30/10,524.47 = 2,853.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.30x = 10,524.47 × 2,853.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.30x = 30,030,206.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,030,206.96/7,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.06

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