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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.41, 10,516.97 and 2,628.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.41, 10,516.97 and 2,628.95 is: 3,945.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.41 : 10,516.97 = 2,628.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.41/10,516.97 = 2,628.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.41x = 10,516.97 × 2,628.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.41x = 27,648,542.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,648,542.27/7,008.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.05

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