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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.08, 10,529.46 and 2,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.08, 10,529.46 and 2,403 is: 3,603.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.08 : 10,529.46 = 2,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.08/10,529.46 = 2,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.08x = 10,529.46 × 2,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.08x = 25,302,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,302,292.38/7,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.76

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