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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.68, 10,499.04 and 2,624.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.68, 10,499.04 and 2,624.01 is: 3,933.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.68 : 10,499.04 = 2,624.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.68/10,499.04 = 2,624.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.68x = 10,499.04 × 2,624.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.68x = 27,549,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,549,585.95/7,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.59

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