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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,087.10, 10,631.80 and 2,406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,087.10, 10,631.80 and 2,406.62 is: 3,610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,087.10 : 10,631.80 = 2,406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,087.10/10,631.80 = 2,406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,087.10x = 10,631.80 × 2,406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,087.10x = 25,586,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,586,702.52/7,087.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.32

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