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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.92, 10,503.06 and 2,388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.92, 10,503.06 and 2,388.16 is: 3,582.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.92 : 10,503.06 = 2,388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.92/10,503.06 = 2,388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.92x = 10,503.06 × 2,388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.92x = 25,082,987.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,082,987.77/7,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.30

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