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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.36, 10,512.63 and 2,625.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.36, 10,512.63 and 2,625.54 is: 3,938.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.36 : 10,512.63 = 2,625.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.36/10,512.63 = 2,625.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.36x = 10,512.63 × 2,625.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.36x = 27,601,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601,330.57/7,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.34

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