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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.80, 10,970.40 and 7,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.80, 10,970.40 and 7,007.60 is: 10,526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.80 : 10,970.40 = 7,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.80/10,970.40 = 7,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.80x = 10,970.40 × 7,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.80x = 76,876,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,876,175.04/7,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.95

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