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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.88, 10,534.64 and 2,343.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.88, 10,534.64 and 2,343.48 is: 3,514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.88 : 10,534.64 = 2,343.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.88/10,534.64 = 2,343.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.88x = 10,534.64 × 2,343.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.88x = 24,687,718.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,687,718.15/7,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.83

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