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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.60, 10,505.78 and 2,324.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.60, 10,505.78 and 2,324.73 is: 3,486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.60 : 10,505.78 = 2,324.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.60/10,505.78 = 2,324.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.60x = 10,505.78 × 2,324.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.60x = 24,423,090.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423,090.32/7,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.22

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