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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.92, 10,552.56 and 2,417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.92, 10,552.56 and 2,417.92 is: 3,626.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.92 : 10,552.56 = 2,417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.92/10,552.56 = 2,417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.92x = 10,552.56 × 2,417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.92x = 25,515,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,515,245.88/7,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.94

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