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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.16, 10,504.86 and 2,618.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.16, 10,504.86 and 2,618.22 is: 3,927.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.16 : 10,504.86 = 2,618.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.16/10,504.86 = 2,618.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.16x = 10,504.86 × 2,618.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.16x = 27,504,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,504,064.12/7,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.38

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