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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.64, 10,595.40 and 2,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.64, 10,595.40 and 2,382.16 is: 3,573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.64 : 10,595.40 = 2,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.64/10,595.40 = 2,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.64x = 10,595.40 × 2,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.64x = 25,239,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,239,938.06/7,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.73

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