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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.28, 10,503.72 and 2,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.28, 10,503.72 and 2,619.52 is: 3,928.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.28 : 10,503.72 = 2,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.28/10,503.72 = 2,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.28x = 10,503.72 × 2,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.28x = 27,514,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,514,704.61/7,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.83

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