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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.36, 10,682.06 and 2,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.36, 10,682.06 and 2,441.88 is: 3,662.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.36 : 10,682.06 = 2,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.36/10,682.06 = 2,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.36x = 10,682.06 × 2,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.36x = 26,084,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,084,308.67/7,122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.31

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