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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.30, 10,629.45 and 2,468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.30, 10,629.45 and 2,468.22 is: 3,702.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.30 : 10,629.45 = 2,468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.30/10,629.45 = 2,468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.30x = 10,629.45 × 2,468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.30x = 26,235,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,235,821.08/7,086.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.33

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