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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.86, 10,542.83 and 2,350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.86, 10,542.83 and 2,350.01 is: 3,524.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.86 : 10,542.83 = 2,350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.86/10,542.83 = 2,350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.86x = 10,542.83 × 2,350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.86x = 24,775,770.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775,770.54/7,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.36

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