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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.25, 10,513.89 and 2,624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.25, 10,513.89 and 2,624.16 is: 3,937.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.25 : 10,513.89 = 2,624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.25/10,513.89 = 2,624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.25x = 10,513.89 × 2,624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.25x = 27,590,129.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590,129.58/7,007.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.37

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