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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.92, 10,631.82 and 2,473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.92, 10,631.82 and 2,473.16 is: 3,710.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.92 : 10,631.82 = 2,473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.92/10,631.82 = 2,473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.92x = 10,631.82 × 2,473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.92x = 26,294,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,294,191.95/7,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.24

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