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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.20, 10,551.72 and 2,353.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.20, 10,551.72 and 2,353.98 is: 3,531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.20 : 10,551.72 = 2,353.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.20/10,551.72 = 2,353.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.20x = 10,551.72 × 2,353.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.20x = 24,838,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,838,537.85/7,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.61

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