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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,128.95, 10,692.68 and 2,449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,128.95, 10,692.68 and 2,449.04 is: 3,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,128.95 : 10,692.68 = 2,449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,128.95/10,692.68 = 2,449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,128.95x = 10,692.68 × 2,449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,128.95x = 26,186,735.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,186,735.32/7,128.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.30

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