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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,079.50, 10,624.13 and 2,462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,079.50, 10,624.13 and 2,462.50 is: 3,695.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,079.50 : 10,624.13 = 2,462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,079.50/10,624.13 = 2,462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,079.50x = 10,624.13 × 2,462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,079.50x = 26,161,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,161,907.81/7,079.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.45

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