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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.43, 10,543.92 and 2,347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.43, 10,543.92 and 2,347.99 is: 3,522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.43 : 10,543.92 = 2,347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.43/10,543.92 = 2,347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.43x = 10,543.92 × 2,347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.43x = 24,757,018.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,757,018.72/7,028.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.41

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