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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,067.46, 10,602.36 and 2,387.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,067.46, 10,602.36 and 2,387.91 is: 3,582.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,067.46 : 10,602.36 = 2,387.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,067.46/10,602.36 = 2,387.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,067.46x = 10,602.36 × 2,387.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,067.46x = 25,317,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,317,481.47/7,067.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.26

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