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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.34, 10,630.55 and 2,642.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.34, 10,630.55 and 2,642.86 is: 3,964.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.34 : 10,630.55 = 2,642.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.34/10,630.55 = 2,642.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.34x = 10,630.55 × 2,642.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.34x = 28,095,055.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,095,055.37/7,086.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.68

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