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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.32, 10,531.48 and 2,345.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.32, 10,531.48 and 2,345.23 is: 3,515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.32 : 10,531.48 = 2,345.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.32/10,531.48 = 2,345.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.32x = 10,531.48 × 2,345.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.32x = 24,698,742.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,698,742.84/7,026.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.17

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