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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.60, 10,688.63 and 2,445.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.60, 10,688.63 and 2,445.55 is: 3,668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.60 : 10,688.63 = 2,445.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.60/10,688.63 = 2,445.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.60x = 10,688.63 × 2,445.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.60x = 26,139,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,139,540.15/7,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.40

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