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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,113.63, 10,671.89 and 2,496.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,113.63, 10,671.89 and 2,496.99 is: 3,745.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,113.63 : 10,671.89 = 2,496.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,113.63/10,671.89 = 2,496.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,113.63x = 10,671.89 × 2,496.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,113.63x = 26,647,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,647,590.13/7,113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.99

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