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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.53, 10,508.60 and 2,387.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.53, 10,508.60 and 2,387.53 is: 3,581.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.53 : 10,508.60 = 2,387.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.53/10,508.60 = 2,387.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.53x = 10,508.60 × 2,387.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.53x = 25,089,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,089,603.43/7,004.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.91

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