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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,103.06, 10,659.33 and 2,486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,103.06, 10,659.33 and 2,486.06 is: 3,730.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,103.06 : 10,659.33 = 2,486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,103.06/10,659.33 = 2,486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,103.06x = 10,659.33 × 2,486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,103.06x = 26,499,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,499,733.94/7,103.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.75

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