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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,121.25, 10,674.75 and 2,438.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,121.25, 10,674.75 and 2,438.07 is: 3,654.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,121.25 : 10,674.75 = 2,438.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,121.25/10,674.75 = 2,438.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,121.25x = 10,674.75 × 2,438.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,121.25x = 26,025,787.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,025,787.73/7,121.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.67

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