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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.46, 10,626.74 and 2,407.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.46, 10,626.74 and 2,407.98 is: 3,611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.46 : 10,626.74 = 2,407.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.46/10,626.74 = 2,407.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.46x = 10,626.74 × 2,407.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.46x = 25,588,977.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,588,977.39/7,085.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.48

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