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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,117.08, 10,673.46 and 2,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,117.08, 10,673.46 and 2,499 is: 3,747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,117.08 : 10,673.46 = 2,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,117.08/10,673.46 = 2,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,117.08x = 10,673.46 × 2,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,117.08x = 26,672,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,672,976.54/7,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.74

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