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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,128.39, 10,689.84 and 2,447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,128.39, 10,689.84 and 2,447.52 is: 3,670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,128.39 : 10,689.84 = 2,447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,128.39/10,689.84 = 2,447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,128.39x = 10,689.84 × 2,447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,128.39x = 26,163,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,163,597.20/7,128.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.34

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