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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.24, 10,656.38 and 2,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.24, 10,656.38 and 2,486.16 is: 3,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.24 : 10,656.38 = 2,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.24/10,656.38 = 2,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.24x = 10,656.38 × 2,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.24x = 26,493,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,493,465.70/7,104.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.25

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