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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.26, 10,608.24 and 2,913.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.26, 10,608.24 and 2,913.57 is: 4,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.26 : 10,608.24 = 2,913.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.26/10,608.24 = 2,913.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.26x = 10,608.24 × 2,913.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.26x = 30,907,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,907,849.82/7,078.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.59

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