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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,070.72, 10,604.16 and 2,453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,070.72, 10,604.16 and 2,453.12 is: 3,679.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,070.72 : 10,604.16 = 2,453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,070.72/10,604.16 = 2,453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,070.72x = 10,604.16 × 2,453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,070.72x = 26,013,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,013,276.98/7,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.01

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