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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.18, 10,509.26 and 2,326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.18, 10,509.26 and 2,326.55 is: 3,489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.18 : 10,509.26 = 2,326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.18/10,509.26 = 2,326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.18x = 10,509.26 × 2,326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.18x = 24,450,318.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,450,318.85/7,006.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.82

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