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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.27, 10,506.60 and 2,326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.27, 10,506.60 and 2,326.31 is: 3,489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.27 : 10,506.60 = 2,326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.27/10,506.60 = 2,326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.27x = 10,506.60 × 2,326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.27x = 24,441,556.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,441,556.11/7,004.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.52

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