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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.04, 10,538.62 and 2,346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.04, 10,538.62 and 2,346.44 is: 3,518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.04 : 10,538.62 = 2,346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.04/10,538.62 = 2,346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.04x = 10,538.62 × 2,346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.04x = 24,728,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,728,259.99/7,028.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.51

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