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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.46, 10,582.52 and 2,438.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.46, 10,582.52 and 2,438.38 is: 3,656.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.46 : 10,582.52 = 2,438.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.46/10,582.52 = 2,438.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.46x = 10,582.52 × 2,438.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.46x = 25,804,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,804,152.21/7,056.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.82

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