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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,119.50, 10,672.12 and 2,436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,119.50, 10,672.12 and 2,436.32 is: 3,652.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,119.50 : 10,672.12 = 2,436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,119.50/10,672.12 = 2,436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,119.50x = 10,672.12 × 2,436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,119.50x = 26,000,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,000,699.40/7,119.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.04

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