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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.24, 10,657.71 and 2,424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.24, 10,657.71 and 2,424.06 is: 3,636.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.24 : 10,657.71 = 2,424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.24/10,657.71 = 2,424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.24x = 10,657.71 × 2,424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.24x = 25,834,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,834,928.50/7,104.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.55

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