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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,118.62, 10,670.50 and 2,437.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,118.62, 10,670.50 and 2,437.25 is: 3,653.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,118.62 : 10,670.50 = 2,437.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,118.62/10,670.50 = 2,437.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,118.62x = 10,670.50 × 2,437.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,118.62x = 26,006,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,006,676.13/7,118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.33

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