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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.67, 10,501.92 and 2,320.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.67, 10,501.92 and 2,320.15 is: 3,480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.67 : 10,501.92 = 2,320.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.67/10,501.92 = 2,320.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.67x = 10,501.92 × 2,320.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.67x = 24,365,977.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,365,977.18/7,001.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.03

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