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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.42, 10,545.12 and 2,350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.42, 10,545.12 and 2,350.76 is: 3,524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.42 : 10,545.12 = 2,350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.42/10,545.12 = 2,350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.42x = 10,545.12 × 2,350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.42x = 24,788,993.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,788,993.57/7,032.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.96

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