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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,113.36, 10,671.48 and 2,496.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,113.36, 10,671.48 and 2,496.72 is: 3,745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,113.36 : 10,671.48 = 2,496.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,113.36/10,671.48 = 2,496.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,113.36x = 10,671.48 × 2,496.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,113.36x = 26,643,697.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,643,697.55/7,113.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.59

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