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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.60, 10,513.14 and 2,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.60, 10,513.14 and 2,391 is: 3,586.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.60 : 10,513.14 = 2,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.60/10,513.14 = 2,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.60x = 10,513.14 × 2,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.60x = 25,136,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,136,917.74/7,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.58

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