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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.78, 10,624.62 and 2,403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.78, 10,624.62 and 2,403.72 is: 3,605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.78 : 10,624.62 = 2,403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.78/10,624.62 = 2,403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.78x = 10,624.62 × 2,403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.78x = 25,538,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,538,611.59/7,083.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.22

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