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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.08, 10,514.88 and 2,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.08, 10,514.88 and 2,391 is: 3,586.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.08 : 10,514.88 = 2,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.08/10,514.88 = 2,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.08x = 10,514.88 × 2,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.08x = 25,141,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,141,078.08/7,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.93

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