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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.98, 10,507.52 and 2,323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.98, 10,507.52 and 2,323.79 is: 3,485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.98 : 10,507.52 = 2,323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.98/10,507.52 = 2,323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.98x = 10,507.52 × 2,323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.98x = 24,417,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,417,262.58/7,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.70

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