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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.12, 10,536.72 and 2,584.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.12, 10,536.72 and 2,584.24 is: 3,873.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.12 : 10,536.72 = 2,584.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.12/10,536.72 = 2,584.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.12x = 10,536.72 × 2,584.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.12x = 27,229,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,229,413.29/7,030.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.25

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