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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,072.46, 10,608.70 and 2,392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,072.46, 10,608.70 and 2,392.48 is: 3,588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,072.46 : 10,608.70 = 2,392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,072.46/10,608.70 = 2,392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,072.46x = 10,608.70 × 2,392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,072.46x = 25,381,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,381,102.58/7,072.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.72

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