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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.38, 10,691.34 and 2,448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.38, 10,691.34 and 2,448.52 is: 3,671.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.38 : 10,691.34 = 2,448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.38/10,691.34 = 2,448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.38x = 10,691.34 × 2,448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.38x = 26,177,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,177,959.82/7,129.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.84

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