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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,076.58, 10,614.06 and 2,396.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,076.58, 10,614.06 and 2,396.61 is: 3,594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,076.58 : 10,614.06 = 2,396.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,076.58/10,614.06 = 2,396.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,076.58x = 10,614.06 × 2,396.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,076.58x = 25,437,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,437,762.34/7,076.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.64

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