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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,074.88, 10,611.71 and 2,394.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,074.88, 10,611.71 and 2,394.79 is: 3,591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,074.88 : 10,611.71 = 2,394.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,074.88/10,611.71 = 2,394.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,074.88x = 10,611.71 × 2,394.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,074.88x = 25,412,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,412,830.78/7,074.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.98

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