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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.26, 10,516.40 and 2,328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.26, 10,516.40 and 2,328.73 is: 3,493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.26 : 10,516.40 = 2,328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.26/10,516.40 = 2,328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.26x = 10,516.40 × 2,328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.26x = 24,489,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,489,856.17/7,010.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.43

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