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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.64, 10,638.80 and 2,475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.64, 10,638.80 and 2,475.52 is: 3,713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.64 : 10,638.80 = 2,475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.64/10,638.80 = 2,475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.64x = 10,638.80 × 2,475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.64x = 26,336,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,336,562.18/7,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.22

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