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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.97, 10,504.02 and 2,383.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.97, 10,504.02 and 2,383.89 is: 3,576.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.97 : 10,504.02 = 2,383.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.97/10,504.02 = 2,383.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.97x = 10,504.02 × 2,383.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.97x = 25,040,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,040,428.24/7,001.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.20

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