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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.37, 10,624.70 and 2,402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.37, 10,624.70 and 2,402.66 is: 3,604.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.37 : 10,624.70 = 2,402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.37/10,624.70 = 2,402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.37x = 10,624.70 × 2,402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.37x = 25,527,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,527,574.27/7,082.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.38

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