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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.82, 10,594.95 and 2,444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.82, 10,594.95 and 2,444.74 is: 3,667.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.82 : 10,594.95 = 2,444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.82/10,594.95 = 2,444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.82x = 10,594.95 × 2,444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.82x = 25,901,898.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,901,898.06/7,062.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.36

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