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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.67, 10,629.95 and 2,471.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.67, 10,629.95 and 2,471.91 is: 3,708.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.67 : 10,629.95 = 2,471.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.67/10,629.95 = 2,471.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.67x = 10,629.95 × 2,471.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.67x = 26,276,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,276,267.34/7,085.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.37

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