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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,115.61, 10,675.44 and 2,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,115.61, 10,675.44 and 2,436.24 is: 3,655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,115.61 : 10,675.44 = 2,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,115.61/10,675.44 = 2,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,115.61x = 10,675.44 × 2,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,115.61x = 26,007,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,007,933.95/7,115.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.05

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