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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.36, 10,509.51 and 2,326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.36, 10,509.51 and 2,326.72 is: 3,490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.36 : 10,509.51 = 2,326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.36/10,509.51 = 2,326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.36x = 10,509.51 × 2,326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.36x = 24,452,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,452,660.83/7,006.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.07

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