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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.33, 10,656.50 and 2,486.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.33, 10,656.50 and 2,486.25 is: 3,729.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.33 : 10,656.50 = 2,486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.33/10,656.50 = 2,486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.33x = 10,656.50 × 2,486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.33x = 26,494,710.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,494,710.69/7,104.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.38

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