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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,118.96, 10,674.92 and 2,437.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,118.96, 10,674.92 and 2,437.65 is: 3,655.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,118.96 : 10,674.92 = 2,437.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,118.96/10,674.92 = 2,437.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,118.96x = 10,674.92 × 2,437.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,118.96x = 26,021,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,021,706.55/7,118.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.27

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