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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.25, 10,509.39 and 2,621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.25, 10,509.39 and 2,621.16 is: 3,932.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.25 : 10,509.39 = 2,621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.25/10,509.39 = 2,621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.25x = 10,509.39 × 2,621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.25x = 27,546,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,546,792.69/7,004.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.87

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