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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,091.42, 10,637.49 and 2,411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,091.42, 10,637.49 and 2,411.96 is: 3,618.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,091.42 : 10,637.49 = 2,411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,091.42/10,637.49 = 2,411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,091.42x = 10,637.49 × 2,411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,091.42x = 25,657,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657,200.38/7,091.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.06

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