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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.06, 10,629.09 and 2,406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.06, 10,629.09 and 2,406.56 is: 3,609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.06 : 10,629.09 = 2,406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.06/10,629.09 = 2,406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.06x = 10,629.09 × 2,406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.06x = 25,579,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,579,489.68/7,086.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.83

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