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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.13, 10,512.46 and 2,391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.13, 10,512.46 and 2,391.13 is: 3,586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.13 : 10,512.46 = 2,391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.13/10,512.46 = 2,391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.13x = 10,512.46 × 2,391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.13x = 25,136,605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,136,605.92/7,008.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.78

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