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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.58, 10,636.71 and 2,474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.58, 10,636.71 and 2,474.50 is: 3,711.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.58 : 10,636.71 = 2,474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.58/10,636.71 = 2,474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.58x = 10,636.71 × 2,474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.58x = 26,320,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,320,538.90/7,092.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.00

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