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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.76, 10,533.40 and 2,342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.76, 10,533.40 and 2,342.26 is: 3,513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.76 : 10,533.40 = 2,342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.76/10,533.40 = 2,342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.76x = 10,533.40 × 2,342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.76x = 24,671,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671,961.48/7,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.14

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