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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,084.33, 10,626.86 and 2,404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,084.33, 10,626.86 and 2,404.49 is: 3,606.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,084.33 : 10,626.86 = 2,404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,084.33/10,626.86 = 2,404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,084.33x = 10,626.86 × 2,404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,084.33x = 25,552,131.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,552,131.48/7,084.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.85

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