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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.06, 10,630.38 and 2,342.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.06, 10,630.38 and 2,342.49 is: 3,514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.06 : 10,630.38 = 2,342.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.06/10,630.38 = 2,342.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.06x = 10,630.38 × 2,342.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.06x = 24,901,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,901,558.85/7,086.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.16

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