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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,128.39, 10,692.62 and 2,449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,128.39, 10,692.62 and 2,449.76 is: 3,674.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,128.39 : 10,692.62 = 2,449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,128.39/10,692.62 = 2,449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,128.39x = 10,692.62 × 2,449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,128.39x = 26,194,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,194,287.06/7,128.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.64

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