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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122, 10,685.16 and 2,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122, 10,685.16 and 2,505 is: 3,758.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122 : 10,685.16 = 2,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122/10,685.16 = 2,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122x = 10,685.16 × 2,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122x = 26,766,325.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,766,325.80/7,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.26

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