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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.36, 10,536.64 and 2,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.36, 10,536.64 and 2,406.08 is: 3,609.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.36 : 10,536.64 = 2,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.36/10,536.64 = 2,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.36x = 10,536.64 × 2,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.36x = 25,351,998.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,351,998.77/7,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.67

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