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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,076.16, 10,615.56 and 2,332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,076.16, 10,615.56 and 2,332.58 is: 3,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,076.16 : 10,615.56 = 2,332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,076.16/10,615.56 = 2,332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,076.16x = 10,615.56 × 2,332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,076.16x = 24,761,640.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,761,640.83/7,076.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.30

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