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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.41, 10,659.61 and 2,488.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.41, 10,659.61 and 2,488.33 is: 3,732.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.41 : 10,659.61 = 2,488.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.41/10,659.61 = 2,488.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.41x = 10,659.61 × 2,488.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.41x = 26,524,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,524,574.05/7,106.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.49

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