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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.30, 10,508.56 and 2,324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.30, 10,508.56 and 2,324.32 is: 3,486.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.30 : 10,508.56 = 2,324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.30/10,508.56 = 2,324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.30x = 10,508.56 × 2,324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.30x = 24,425,256.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425,256.18/7,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.68

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