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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,074.06, 10,611.27 and 2,457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,074.06, 10,611.27 and 2,457.06 is: 3,685.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,074.06 : 10,611.27 = 2,457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,074.06/10,611.27 = 2,457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,074.06x = 10,611.27 × 2,457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,074.06x = 26,072,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,072,527.07/7,074.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.65

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