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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.98, 10,548.12 and 2,351.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.98, 10,548.12 and 2,351.80 is: 3,527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.98 : 10,548.12 = 2,351.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.98/10,548.12 = 2,351.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.98x = 10,548.12 × 2,351.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.98x = 24,807,090.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,807,090.62/7,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.75

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