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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,108.19, 10,662.92 and 2,431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,108.19, 10,662.92 and 2,431.46 is: 3,647.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,108.19 : 10,662.92 = 2,431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,108.19/10,662.92 = 2,431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,108.19x = 10,662.92 × 2,431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,108.19x = 25,926,463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,926,463.46/7,108.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.41

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