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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,065.24, 10,591.38 and 2,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,065.24, 10,591.38 and 2,445 is: 3,665.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,065.24 : 10,591.38 = 2,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,065.24/10,591.38 = 2,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,065.24x = 10,591.38 × 2,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,065.24x = 25,895,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,895,924.10/7,065.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.26

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