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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.02, 10,503.02 and 2,320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.02, 10,503.02 and 2,320.80 is: 3,481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.02 : 10,503.02 = 2,320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.02/10,503.02 = 2,320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.02x = 10,503.02 × 2,320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.02x = 24,375,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,408.82/7,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.69

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