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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.12, 10,548.60 and 2,414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.12, 10,548.60 and 2,414.48 is: 3,622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.12 : 10,548.60 = 2,414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.12/10,548.60 = 2,414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.12x = 10,548.60 × 2,414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.12x = 25,469,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,469,383.73/7,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.38

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