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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.22, 10,660.65 and 2,425.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.22, 10,660.65 and 2,425.98 is: 3,639.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.22 : 10,660.65 = 2,425.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.22/10,660.65 = 2,425.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.22x = 10,660.65 × 2,425.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.22x = 25,862,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,862,470.38/7,106.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.41

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