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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.64, 10,499.15 and 2,556.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.64, 10,499.15 and 2,556.23 is: 3,833.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.64 : 10,499.15 = 2,556.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.64/10,499.15 = 2,556.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.64x = 10,499.15 × 2,556.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.64x = 26,838,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,838,196.10/7,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.13

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