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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.72, 10,553.36 and 2,354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.72, 10,553.36 and 2,354.28 is: 3,531.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.72 : 10,553.36 = 2,354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.72/10,553.36 = 2,354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.72x = 10,553.36 × 2,354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.72x = 24,845,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,845,564.38/7,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.85

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