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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,108.74, 10,663.11 and 2,490.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,108.74, 10,663.11 and 2,490.66 is: 3,735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,108.74 : 10,663.11 = 2,490.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,108.74/10,663.11 = 2,490.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,108.74x = 10,663.11 × 2,490.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,108.74x = 26,558,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558,181.55/7,108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.99

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