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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.76, 10,610.72 and 2,456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.76, 10,610.72 and 2,456.80 is: 3,685.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.76 : 10,610.72 = 2,456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.76/10,610.72 = 2,456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.76x = 10,610.72 × 2,456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.76x = 26,068,416.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,068,416.90/7,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.23

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