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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.89, 10,507.91 and 2,324.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.89, 10,507.91 and 2,324.71 is: 3,487.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.89 : 10,507.91 = 2,324.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.89/10,507.91 = 2,324.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.89x = 10,507.91 × 2,324.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.89x = 24,427,843.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,427,843.46/7,004.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.26

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