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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,087.80, 10,631.70 and 2,469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,087.80, 10,631.70 and 2,469.72 is: 3,704.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,087.80 : 10,631.70 = 2,469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,087.80/10,631.70 = 2,469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,087.80x = 10,631.70 × 2,469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,087.80x = 26,257,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,257,322.12/7,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.58

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