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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064.46, 10,597.86 and 2,384.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,064.46, 10,597.86 and 2,384.91 is: 3,577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,064.46 : 10,597.86 = 2,384.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,064.46/10,597.86 = 2,384.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,064.46x = 10,597.86 × 2,384.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,064.46x = 25,274,942.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,274,942.29/7,064.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.76

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