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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.78, 10,496.58 and 2,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.78, 10,496.58 and 2,619.30 is: 3,926.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.78 : 10,496.58 = 2,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.78/10,496.58 = 2,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.78x = 10,496.58 × 2,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.78x = 27,493,691.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,493,691.99/7,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.67

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