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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,076.86, 10,619.39 and 2,916.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,076.86, 10,619.39 and 2,916.09 is: 4,375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,076.86 : 10,619.39 = 2,916.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,076.86/10,619.39 = 2,916.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,076.86x = 10,619.39 × 2,916.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,076.86x = 30,967,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,967,096.99/7,076.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.82

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