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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.70, 10,549.47 and 2,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.70, 10,549.47 and 2,352.48 is: 3,529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.70 : 10,549.47 = 2,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.70/10,549.47 = 2,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.70x = 10,549.47 × 2,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.70x = 24,817,417.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,817,417.19/7,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.36

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