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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.40, 10,550.16 and 2,353.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.40, 10,550.16 and 2,353.86 is: 3,530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.40 : 10,550.16 = 2,353.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.40/10,550.16 = 2,353.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.40x = 10,550.16 × 2,353.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.40x = 24,833,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,833,599.62/7,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.31

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