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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.83, 10,508.82 and 2,326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.83, 10,508.82 and 2,326.78 is: 3,489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.83 : 10,508.82 = 2,326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.83/10,508.82 = 2,326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.83x = 10,508.82 × 2,326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.83x = 24,451,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,451,712.20/7,006.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.70

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