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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.76, 10,514.15 and 2,327.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.76, 10,514.15 and 2,327.23 is: 3,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.76 : 10,514.15 = 2,327.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.76/10,514.15 = 2,327.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.76x = 10,514.15 × 2,327.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.76x = 24,468,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,468,781.10/7,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.17

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