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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,108.58, 10,660.71 and 2,490.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,108.58, 10,660.71 and 2,490.50 is: 3,734.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,108.58 : 10,660.71 = 2,490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,108.58/10,660.71 = 2,490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,108.58x = 10,660.71 × 2,490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,108.58x = 26,550,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,550,498.26/7,108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.99

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