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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.78, 10,513.38 and 2,625.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.78, 10,513.38 and 2,625.42 is: 3,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.78 : 10,513.38 = 2,625.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.78/10,513.38 = 2,625.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.78x = 10,513.38 × 2,625.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.78x = 27,602,038.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,602,038.12/7,008.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.21

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