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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.59, 10,535.74 and 2,344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.59, 10,535.74 and 2,344.41 is: 3,516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.59 : 10,535.74 = 2,344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.59/10,535.74 = 2,344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.59x = 10,535.74 × 2,344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.59x = 24,700,088.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,700,088.35/7,024.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.23

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