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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.33, 10,629.86 and 2,406.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.33, 10,629.86 and 2,406.49 is: 3,609.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.33 : 10,629.86 = 2,406.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.33/10,629.86 = 2,406.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.33x = 10,629.86 × 2,406.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.33x = 25,580,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,580,651.79/7,086.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.86

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