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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,117.28, 10,675.92 and 2,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,117.28, 10,675.92 and 2,499.20 is: 3,748.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,117.28 : 10,675.92 = 2,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,117.28/10,675.92 = 2,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,117.28x = 10,675.92 × 2,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,117.28x = 26,681,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,681,259.26/7,117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.80

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