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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.28, 10,592.40 and 2,442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.28, 10,592.40 and 2,442.72 is: 3,664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.28 : 10,592.40 = 2,442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.28/10,592.40 = 2,442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.28x = 10,592.40 × 2,442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.28x = 25,874,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,874,267.33/7,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.25

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