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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.75, 10,516.14 and 2,625.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.75, 10,516.14 and 2,625.66 is: 3,939.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.75 : 10,516.14 = 2,625.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.75/10,516.14 = 2,625.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.75x = 10,516.14 × 2,625.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.75x = 27,611,808.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,611,808.15/7,008.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.62

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