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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,018.97, 10,525.44 and 2,337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,018.97, 10,525.44 and 2,337.71 is: 3,505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,018.97 : 10,525.44 = 2,337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,018.97/10,525.44 = 2,337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,018.97x = 10,525.44 × 2,337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,018.97x = 24,605,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,605,382.48/7,018.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.56

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