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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.74, 10,551.69 and 2,352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.74, 10,551.69 and 2,352.30 is: 3,528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.74 : 10,551.69 = 2,352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.74/10,551.69 = 2,352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.74x = 10,551.69 × 2,352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.74x = 24,820,740.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,820,740.39/7,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.81

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