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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.26, 10,513.40 and 2,326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.26, 10,513.40 and 2,326.73 is: 3,490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.26 : 10,513.40 = 2,326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.26/10,513.40 = 2,326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.26x = 10,513.40 × 2,326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.26x = 24,461,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,461,778.98/7,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.42

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