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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.48, 10,532.70 and 2,341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.48, 10,532.70 and 2,341.32 is: 3,512.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.48 : 10,532.70 = 2,341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.48/10,532.70 = 2,341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.48x = 10,532.70 × 2,341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.48x = 24,660,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660,421.16/7,021.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.14

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