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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.17, 10,512 and 2,327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.17, 10,512 and 2,327.46 is: 3,491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.17 : 10,512 = 2,327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.17/10,512 = 2,327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.17x = 10,512 × 2,327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.17x = 24,466,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,466,259.52/7,007.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.60

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