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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,604.38, 11,406.42 and 2,058.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,604.38, 11,406.42 and 2,058.51 is: 3,087.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,604.38 : 11,406.42 = 2,058.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,604.38/11,406.42 = 2,058.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,604.38x = 11,406.42 × 2,058.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,604.38x = 23,480,272.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,480,272.41/7,604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.73

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