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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.21, 10,547.26 and 2,351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.21, 10,547.26 and 2,351.03 is: 3,526.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.21 : 10,547.26 = 2,351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.21/10,547.26 = 2,351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.21x = 10,547.26 × 2,351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.21x = 24,796,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,796,879.29/7,031.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.69

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