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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.49, 10,512.70 and 2,328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.49, 10,512.70 and 2,328.85 is: 3,493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.49 : 10,512.70 = 2,328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.49/10,512.70 = 2,328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.49x = 10,512.70 × 2,328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.49x = 24,482,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482,501.40/7,008.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.26

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