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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.68, 10,502.55 and 2,618.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.68, 10,502.55 and 2,618.07 is: 3,925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.68 : 10,502.55 = 2,618.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.68/10,502.55 = 2,618.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.68x = 10,502.55 × 2,618.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.68x = 27,496,411.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,496,411.08/7,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.99

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