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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,128.63, 10,694.20 and 2,449.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,128.63, 10,694.20 and 2,449.14 is: 3,674.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,128.63 : 10,694.20 = 2,449.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,128.63/10,694.20 = 2,449.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,128.63x = 10,694.20 × 2,449.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,128.63x = 26,191,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,191,558.24/7,128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.13

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