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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.99, 10,504.08 and 2,563.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.99, 10,504.08 and 2,563.65 is: 3,845.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.99 : 10,504.08 = 2,563.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.99/10,504.08 = 2,563.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.99x = 10,504.08 × 2,563.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.99x = 26,928,784.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,928,784.69/7,002.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.33

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