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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,096.60, 10,644.90 and 3,640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,096.60, 10,644.90 and 3,640.60 is: 5,460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,096.60 : 10,644.90 = 3,640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,096.60/10,644.90 = 3,640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,096.60x = 10,644.90 × 3,640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,096.60x = 38,753,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,753,822.94/7,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.90

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