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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.44, 10,525.18 and 2,336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.44, 10,525.18 and 2,336.24 is: 3,504.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.44 : 10,525.18 = 2,336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.44/10,525.18 = 2,336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.44x = 10,525.18 × 2,336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.44x = 24,589,346.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589,346.52/7,016.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.53

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