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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,093.54, 10,638.06 and 2,412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,093.54, 10,638.06 and 2,412.72 is: 3,618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,093.54 : 10,638.06 = 2,412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,093.54/10,638.06 = 2,412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,093.54x = 10,638.06 × 2,412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,093.54x = 25,666,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,666,606.93/7,093.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.31

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