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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.64, 10,626.72 and 2,468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.64, 10,626.72 and 2,468.56 is: 3,701.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.64 : 10,626.72 = 2,468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.64/10,626.72 = 2,468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.64x = 10,626.72 × 2,468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.64x = 26,232,695.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,232,695.92/7,086.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.71

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