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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.12, 10,624.56 and 2,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.12, 10,624.56 and 2,466 is: 3,698.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.12 : 10,624.56 = 2,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.12/10,624.56 = 2,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.12x = 10,624.56 × 2,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.12x = 26,200,164.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,200,164.96/7,083.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.96

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