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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,084.28, 10,619.76 and 2,401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,084.28, 10,619.76 and 2,401.02 is: 3,599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,084.28 : 10,619.76 = 2,401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,084.28/10,619.76 = 2,401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,084.28x = 10,619.76 × 2,401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,084.28x = 25,498,256.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,498,256.16/7,084.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.27

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