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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,079.04, 10,618.56 and 2,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,079.04, 10,618.56 and 2,462.08 is: 3,693.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,079.04 : 10,618.56 = 2,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,079.04/10,618.56 = 2,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,079.04x = 10,618.56 × 2,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,079.04x = 26,143,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,143,744.20/7,079.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.12

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