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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.20, 10,506.60 and 2,620.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.20, 10,506.60 and 2,620.40 is: 3,930.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.20 : 10,506.60 = 2,620.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.20/10,506.60 = 2,620.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.20x = 10,506.60 × 2,620.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.20x = 27,531,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531,494.64/7,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.15

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