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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.76, 10,536.68 and 2,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.76, 10,536.68 and 2,342.24 is: 3,513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.76 : 10,536.68 = 2,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.76/10,536.68 = 2,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.76x = 10,536.68 × 2,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.76x = 24,679,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,679,433.36/7,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.71

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