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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.61, 10,512.78 and 2,624.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.61, 10,512.78 and 2,624.97 is: 3,937.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.61 : 10,512.78 = 2,624.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.61/10,512.78 = 2,624.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.61x = 10,512.78 × 2,624.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.61x = 27,595,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,595,732.12/7,007.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.97

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