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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,074.54, 10,609.11 and 2,329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,074.54, 10,609.11 and 2,329.59 is: 3,493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,074.54 : 10,609.11 = 2,329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,074.54/10,609.11 = 2,329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,074.54x = 10,609.11 × 2,329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,074.54x = 24,714,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,714,876.56/7,074.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.50

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