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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.78, 10,504.47 and 2,323.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.78, 10,504.47 and 2,323.10 is: 3,485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.78 : 10,504.47 = 2,323.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.78/10,504.47 = 2,323.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.78x = 10,504.47 × 2,323.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.78x = 24,402,960.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402,960.52/7,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.25

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