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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.98, 10,512.86 and 2,327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.98, 10,512.86 and 2,327.46 is: 3,490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.98 : 10,512.86 = 2,327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.98/10,512.86 = 2,327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.98x = 10,512.86 × 2,327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.98x = 24,468,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,468,249.50/7,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.99

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