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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.16, 10,625.47 and 2,340.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.16, 10,625.47 and 2,340.26 is: 3,509.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.16 : 10,625.47 = 2,340.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.16/10,625.47 = 2,340.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.16x = 10,625.47 × 2,340.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.16x = 24,866,391.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,866,391.91/7,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.64

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