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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.04, 10,587.36 and 2,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.04, 10,587.36 and 2,438 is: 3,658.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.04 : 10,587.36 = 2,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.04/10,587.36 = 2,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.04x = 10,587.36 × 2,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.04x = 25,811,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,811,983.68/7,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.66

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