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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,076.88, 10,614.96 and 2,395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,076.88, 10,614.96 and 2,395.08 is: 3,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,076.88 : 10,614.96 = 2,395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,076.88/10,614.96 = 2,395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,076.88x = 10,614.96 × 2,395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,076.88x = 25,423,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,423,678.40/7,076.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.50

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