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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.02, 10,506.73 and 2,562.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.02, 10,506.73 and 2,562.66 is: 3,843.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.02 : 10,506.73 = 2,562.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.02/10,506.73 = 2,562.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.02x = 10,506.73 × 2,562.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.02x = 26,925,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,925,176.70/7,006.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.15

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