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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,102.98, 10,655.37 and 2,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,102.98, 10,655.37 and 2,423.88 is: 3,636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,102.98 : 10,655.37 = 2,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,102.98/10,655.37 = 2,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,102.98x = 10,655.37 × 2,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,102.98x = 25,827,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,827,338.24/7,102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.13

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