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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,065.62, 10,591.94 and 2,445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,065.62, 10,591.94 and 2,445.38 is: 3,665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,065.62 : 10,591.94 = 2,445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,065.62/10,591.94 = 2,445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,065.62x = 10,591.94 × 2,445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,065.62x = 25,901,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,901,271.39/7,065.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.82

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