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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.48, 10,524.81 and 2,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.48, 10,524.81 and 2,273.52 is: 3,410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.48 : 10,524.81 = 2,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.48/10,524.81 = 2,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.48x = 10,524.81 × 2,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.48x = 23,928,366.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,928,366.03/7,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.31

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