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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.92, 10,550.68 and 2,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.92, 10,550.68 and 2,352.48 is: 3,529.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.92 : 10,550.68 = 2,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.92/10,550.68 = 2,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.92x = 10,550.68 × 2,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.92x = 24,820,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,820,263.69/7,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.15

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