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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.38, 10,603.56 and 2,453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.38, 10,603.56 and 2,453.14 is: 3,677.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.38 : 10,603.56 = 2,453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.38/10,603.56 = 2,453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.38x = 10,603.56 × 2,453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.38x = 26,012,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,012,017.18/7,073.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.45

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