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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.82, 10,545.76 and 2,351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.82, 10,545.76 and 2,351.22 is: 3,525.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.82 : 10,545.76 = 2,351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.82/10,545.76 = 2,351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.82x = 10,545.76 × 2,351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.82x = 24,795,401.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,795,401.83/7,032.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.67

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