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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,093.58, 10,638.21 and 2,475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,093.58, 10,638.21 and 2,475.50 is: 3,712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,093.58 : 10,638.21 = 2,475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,093.58/10,638.21 = 2,475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,093.58x = 10,638.21 × 2,475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,093.58x = 26,334,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,334,888.86/7,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.50

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