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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,090.58, 10,633.71 and 2,472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,090.58, 10,633.71 and 2,472.50 is: 3,708.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,090.58 : 10,633.71 = 2,472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,090.58/10,633.71 = 2,472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,090.58x = 10,633.71 × 2,472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,090.58x = 26,291,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,291,847.98/7,090.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.00

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