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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,103.24, 10,654.88 and 2,485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,103.24, 10,654.88 and 2,485.16 is: 3,727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,103.24 : 10,654.88 = 2,485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,103.24/10,654.88 = 2,485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,103.24x = 10,654.88 × 2,485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,103.24x = 26,479,081.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,479,081.58/7,103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.75

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