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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.17, 10,543.98 and 2,348.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.17, 10,543.98 and 2,348.67 is: 3,523.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.17 : 10,543.98 = 2,348.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.17/10,543.98 = 2,348.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.17x = 10,543.98 × 2,348.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.17x = 24,764,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,764,329.51/7,028.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.58

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