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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.30, 10,503.15 and 2,619.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.30, 10,503.15 and 2,619.78 is: 3,929.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.30 : 10,503.15 = 2,619.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.30/10,503.15 = 2,619.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.30x = 10,503.15 × 2,619.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.30x = 27,515,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,515,942.31/7,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.56

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