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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,080.30, 10,621.47 and 2,400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,080.30, 10,621.47 and 2,400.72 is: 3,601.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,080.30 : 10,621.47 = 2,400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,080.30/10,621.47 = 2,400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,080.30x = 10,621.47 × 2,400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,080.30x = 25,499,175.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,499,175.46/7,080.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.43

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