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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,121.61, 10,681.26 and 2,441.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,121.61, 10,681.26 and 2,441.43 is: 3,661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,121.61 : 10,681.26 = 2,441.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,121.61/10,681.26 = 2,441.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,121.61x = 10,681.26 × 2,441.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,121.61x = 26,077,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,077,548.60/7,121.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.75

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