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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,074.93, 10,612.44 and 2,394.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,074.93, 10,612.44 and 2,394.99 is: 3,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,074.93 : 10,612.44 = 2,394.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,074.93/10,612.44 = 2,394.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,074.93x = 10,612.44 × 2,394.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,074.93x = 25,416,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,416,687.68/7,074.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.50

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