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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,017.58, 10,524.21 and 2,399.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,017.58, 10,524.21 and 2,399.50 is: 3,598.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,017.58 : 10,524.21 = 2,399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,017.58/10,524.21 = 2,399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,017.58x = 10,524.21 × 2,399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,017.58x = 25,252,841.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,252,841.90/7,017.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.51

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