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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.25, 10,574.61 and 2,608.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.25, 10,574.61 and 2,608.05 is: 3,914.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.25 : 10,574.61 = 2,608.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.25/10,574.61 = 2,608.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.25x = 10,574.61 × 2,608.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.25x = 27,579,111.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,579,111.61/7,046.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.01

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