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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,072.44, 10,608.69 and 2,392.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,072.44, 10,608.69 and 2,392.49 is: 3,588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,072.44 : 10,608.69 = 2,392.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,072.44/10,608.69 = 2,392.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,072.44x = 10,608.69 × 2,392.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,072.44x = 25,381,131.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,381,131.69/7,072.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.74

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