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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,114.65, 10,673.66 and 2,434.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,114.65, 10,673.66 and 2,434.71 is: 3,652.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,114.65 : 10,673.66 = 2,434.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,114.65/10,673.66 = 2,434.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,114.65x = 10,673.66 × 2,434.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,114.65x = 25,987,266.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,987,266.74/7,114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.64

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