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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.06, 10,498.28 and 2,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.06, 10,498.28 and 2,555.60 is: 3,832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.06 : 10,498.28 = 2,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.06/10,498.28 = 2,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.06x = 10,498.28 × 2,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.06x = 26,829,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,829,339.10/7,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.19

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