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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,119.36, 10,681.92 and 2,502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,119.36, 10,681.92 and 2,502.72 is: 3,755.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,119.36 : 10,681.92 = 2,502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,119.36/10,681.92 = 2,502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,119.36x = 10,681.92 × 2,502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,119.36x = 26,733,854.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,733,854.82/7,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.09

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