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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,094.44, 10,646.40 and 2,477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,094.44, 10,646.40 and 2,477.44 is: 3,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,094.44 : 10,646.40 = 2,477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,094.44/10,646.40 = 2,477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,094.44x = 10,646.40 × 2,477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,094.44x = 26,375,817.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,375,817.22/7,094.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.82

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