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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.52, 10,509.97 and 2,622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.52, 10,509.97 and 2,622.32 is: 3,934.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.52 : 10,509.97 = 2,622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.52/10,509.97 = 2,622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.52x = 10,509.97 × 2,622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.52x = 27,560,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,560,445.42/7,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.67

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