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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,088.24, 10,628.86 and 2,406.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,088.24, 10,628.86 and 2,406.54 is: 3,608.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,088.24 : 10,628.86 = 2,406.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,088.24/10,628.86 = 2,406.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,088.24x = 10,628.86 × 2,406.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,088.24x = 25,578,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,578,776.74/7,088.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.62

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