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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,113.24, 10,664.34 and 2,430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,113.24, 10,664.34 and 2,430.24 is: 3,643.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,113.24 : 10,664.34 = 2,430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,113.24/10,664.34 = 2,430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,113.24x = 10,664.34 × 2,430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,113.24x = 25,916,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,916,905.64/7,113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.47

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