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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,076.99, 10,614.88 and 2,396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,076.99, 10,614.88 and 2,396.90 is: 3,595.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,076.99 : 10,614.88 = 2,396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,076.99/10,614.88 = 2,396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,076.99x = 10,614.88 × 2,396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,076.99x = 25,442,835.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,442,835.41/7,076.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.15

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