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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,089.79, 10,635.17 and 2,407.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,089.79, 10,635.17 and 2,407.89 is: 3,612.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,089.79 : 10,635.17 = 2,407.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,089.79/10,635.17 = 2,407.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,089.79x = 10,635.17 × 2,407.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,089.79x = 25,608,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,608,319.49/7,089.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.00

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