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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,079.56, 10,619.52 and 2,462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,079.56, 10,619.52 and 2,462.56 is: 3,693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,079.56 : 10,619.52 = 2,462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,079.56/10,619.52 = 2,462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,079.56x = 10,619.52 × 2,462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,079.56x = 26,151,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,151,205.17/7,079.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.90

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