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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.43, 10,545.42 and 2,348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.43, 10,545.42 and 2,348.99 is: 3,523.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.43 : 10,545.42 = 2,348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.43/10,545.42 = 2,348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.43x = 10,545.42 × 2,348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.43x = 24,771,086.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,771,086.13/7,029.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.91

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