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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,087.06, 10,630.59 and 2,407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,087.06, 10,630.59 and 2,407.56 is: 3,611.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,087.06 : 10,630.59 = 2,407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,087.06/10,630.59 = 2,407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,087.06x = 10,630.59 × 2,407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,087.06x = 25,593,783.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,593,783.26/7,087.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.34

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