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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073, 10,609.52 and 2,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073, 10,609.52 and 2,456 is: 3,684.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073 : 10,609.52 = 2,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073/10,609.52 = 2,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073x = 10,609.52 × 2,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073x = 26,056,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,056,981.12/7,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.01

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