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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.38, 10,561.83 and 2,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.38, 10,561.83 and 2,297.52 is: 3,446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.38 : 10,561.83 = 2,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.38/10,561.83 = 2,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.38x = 10,561.83 × 2,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.38x = 24,266,015.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,266,015.66/7,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.20

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