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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.23, 10,507.04 and 2,562.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.23, 10,507.04 and 2,562.89 is: 3,843.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.23 : 10,507.04 = 2,562.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.23/10,507.04 = 2,562.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.23x = 10,507.04 × 2,562.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.23x = 26,928,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,928,381.02/7,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.49

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