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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,089.78, 10,633.62 and 2,409.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,089.78, 10,633.62 and 2,409.72 is: 3,614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,089.78 : 10,633.62 = 2,409.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,089.78/10,633.62 = 2,409.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,089.78x = 10,633.62 × 2,409.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,089.78x = 25,624,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,624,046.79/7,089.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.22

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