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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.24, 10,588.36 and 2,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.24, 10,588.36 and 2,443 is: 3,662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.24 : 10,588.36 = 2,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.24/10,588.36 = 2,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.24x = 10,588.36 × 2,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.24x = 25,867,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,867,363.48/7,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.25

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