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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.70, 10,529.03 and 2,340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.70, 10,529.03 and 2,340.06 is: 3,508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.70 : 10,529.03 = 2,340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.70/10,529.03 = 2,340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.70x = 10,529.03 × 2,340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.70x = 24,638,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,638,550.24/7,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.92

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