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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,071.94, 10,607.94 and 2,391.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,071.94, 10,607.94 and 2,391.99 is: 3,587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,071.94 : 10,607.94 = 2,391.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,071.94/10,607.94 = 2,391.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,071.94x = 10,607.94 × 2,391.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,071.94x = 25,374,046.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,374,046.62/7,071.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.99

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