Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,113, 10,669.50 and 2,496
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,113, 10,669.50 and 2,496 is: 3,744
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,113 : 10,669.50 = 2,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,113/10,669.50 = 2,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,113x = 10,669.50 × 2,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,113x = 26,631,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,631,072/7,113 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,744
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