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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.52, 10,617.50 and 2,398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.52, 10,617.50 and 2,398.88 is: 3,598.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.52 : 10,617.50 = 2,398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.52/10,617.50 = 2,398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.52x = 10,617.50 × 2,398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.52x = 25,470,108.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470,108.40/7,078.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.23

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