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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,088.76, 10,630.26 and 2,470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,088.76, 10,630.26 and 2,470.68 is: 3,705.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,088.76 : 10,630.26 = 2,470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,088.76/10,630.26 = 2,470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,088.76x = 10,630.26 × 2,470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,088.76x = 26,263,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,263,970.78/7,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.02

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