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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,119.99, 10,678.77 and 2,439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,119.99, 10,678.77 and 2,439.81 is: 3,659.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,119.99 : 10,678.77 = 2,439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,119.99/10,678.77 = 2,439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,119.99x = 10,678.77 × 2,439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,119.99x = 26,054,169.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,054,169.83/7,119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.30

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