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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.73, 10,548.86 and 2,351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.73, 10,548.86 and 2,351.28 is: 3,527.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.73 : 10,548.86 = 2,351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.73/10,548.86 = 2,351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.73x = 10,548.86 × 2,351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.73x = 24,803,323.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,803,323.54/7,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.34

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