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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,115.84, 10,673.88 and 2,498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,115.84, 10,673.88 and 2,498.96 is: 3,748.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,115.84 : 10,673.88 = 2,498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,115.84/10,673.88 = 2,498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,115.84x = 10,673.88 × 2,498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,115.84x = 26,673,599.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,673,599.16/7,115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.48

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