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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.41, 10,622.69 and 2,402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.41, 10,622.69 and 2,402.32 is: 3,602.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.41 : 10,622.69 = 2,402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.41/10,622.69 = 2,402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.41x = 10,622.69 × 2,402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.41x = 25,519,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,519,100.64/7,083.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.66

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