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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.13, 10,660.50 and 2,427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.13, 10,660.50 and 2,427.48 is: 3,641.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.13 : 10,660.50 = 2,427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.13/10,660.50 = 2,427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.13x = 10,660.50 × 2,427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.13x = 25,878,150.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,878,150.54/7,106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.67

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