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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,110, 10,665 and 2,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,110, 10,665 and 2,493 is: 3,739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,110 : 10,665 = 2,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,110/10,665 = 2,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,110x = 10,665 × 2,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,110x = 26,587,845
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,587,845/7,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.50

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