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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.26, 10,508.02 and 2,387.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.26, 10,508.02 and 2,387.26 is: 3,581.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.26 : 10,508.02 = 2,387.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.26/10,508.02 = 2,387.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.26x = 10,508.02 × 2,387.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.26x = 25,085,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,085,375.83/7,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.45

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