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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.69, 10,655.59 and 2,422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.69, 10,655.59 and 2,422.16 is: 3,632.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.69 : 10,655.59 = 2,422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.69/10,655.59 = 2,422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.69x = 10,655.59 × 2,422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.69x = 25,809,503.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,809,503.92/7,104.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.74

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