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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,094.30, 10,642.81 and 2,414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,094.30, 10,642.81 and 2,414.12 is: 3,621.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,094.30 : 10,642.81 = 2,414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,094.30/10,642.81 = 2,414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,094.30x = 10,642.81 × 2,414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,094.30x = 25,692,961.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,692,961.23/7,094.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.64

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