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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.63, 10,502.45 and 2,384.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.63, 10,502.45 and 2,384.63 is: 3,576.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.63 : 10,502.45 = 2,384.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.63/10,502.45 = 2,384.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.63x = 10,502.45 × 2,384.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.63x = 25,044,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,044,457.34/7,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.95

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