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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.61, 10,533.79 and 2,341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.61, 10,533.79 and 2,341.56 is: 3,512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.61 : 10,533.79 = 2,341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.61/10,533.79 = 2,341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.61x = 10,533.79 × 2,341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.61x = 24,665,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,665,454.50/7,021.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.79

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