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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.09, 10,501.83 and 2,617.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.09, 10,501.83 and 2,617.71 is: 3,926.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.09 : 10,501.83 = 2,617.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.09/10,501.83 = 2,617.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.09x = 10,501.83 × 2,617.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.09x = 27,490,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,490,745.41/7,001.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.64

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