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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.69, 10,625.40 and 2,403.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.69, 10,625.40 and 2,403.47 is: 3,605.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.69 : 10,625.40 = 2,403.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.69/10,625.40 = 2,403.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.69x = 10,625.40 × 2,403.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.69x = 25,537,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,537,856.70/7,082.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.67

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