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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,072.93, 10,609.27 and 2,391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,072.93, 10,609.27 and 2,391.94 is: 3,587.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,072.93 : 10,609.27 = 2,391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,072.93/10,609.27 = 2,391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,072.93x = 10,609.27 × 2,391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,072.93x = 25,376,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,376,737.28/7,072.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.87

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