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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,096.51, 10,641.44 and 2,415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,096.51, 10,641.44 and 2,415.25 is: 3,621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,096.51 : 10,641.44 = 2,415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,096.51/10,641.44 = 2,415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,096.51x = 10,641.44 × 2,415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,096.51x = 25,701,757.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,701,757.30/7,096.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.75

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