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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.58, 10,512.46 and 2,625.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.58, 10,512.46 and 2,625.67 is: 3,938.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.58 : 10,512.46 = 2,625.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.58/10,512.46 = 2,625.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.58x = 10,512.46 × 2,625.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.58x = 27,602,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,602,250.85/7,008.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.35

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