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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.66, 10,506.39 and 2,324.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.66, 10,506.39 and 2,324.67 is: 3,486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.66 : 10,506.39 = 2,324.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.66/10,506.39 = 2,324.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.66x = 10,506.39 × 2,324.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.66x = 24,423,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423,889.64/7,005.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.31

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