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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.53, 10,670.46 and 2,432.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.53, 10,670.46 and 2,432.58 is: 3,649.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.53 : 10,670.46 = 2,432.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.53/10,670.46 = 2,432.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.53x = 10,670.46 × 2,432.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.53x = 25,956,747.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,956,747.59/7,112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.44

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