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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,096.30, 10,645.80 and 2,416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,096.30, 10,645.80 and 2,416.12 is: 3,624.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,096.30 : 10,645.80 = 2,416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,096.30/10,645.80 = 2,416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,096.30x = 10,645.80 × 2,416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,096.30x = 25,721,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,721,530.30/7,096.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.64

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