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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,124.76, 10,686.60 and 2,504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,124.76, 10,686.60 and 2,504.52 is: 3,756.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,124.76 : 10,686.60 = 2,504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,124.76/10,686.60 = 2,504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,124.76x = 10,686.60 × 2,504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,124.76x = 26,764,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,764,803.43/7,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.59

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