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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008, 10,512.30 and 2,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008, 10,512.30 and 2,391 is: 3,586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008 : 10,512.30 = 2,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008/10,512.30 = 2,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008x = 10,512.30 × 2,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008x = 25,134,909.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,134,909.30/7,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.60

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