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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.40, 10,507.68 and 2,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.40, 10,507.68 and 2,623.52 is: 3,934.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.40 : 10,507.68 = 2,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.40/10,507.68 = 2,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.40x = 10,507.68 × 2,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.40x = 27,567,108.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,567,108.63/7,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.56

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