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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.26, 10,514.90 and 2,327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.26, 10,514.90 and 2,327.73 is: 3,491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.26 : 10,514.90 = 2,327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.26/10,514.90 = 2,327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.26x = 10,514.90 × 2,327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.26x = 24,475,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,475,848.18/7,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.93

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