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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005, 10,509.37 and 2,622.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005, 10,509.37 and 2,622.90 is: 3,935.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005 : 10,509.37 = 2,622.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005/10,509.37 = 2,622.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005x = 10,509.37 × 2,622.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005x = 27,565,026.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,565,026.57/7,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.05

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