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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.44, 10,694.88 and 2,449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.44, 10,694.88 and 2,449.44 is: 3,674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.44 : 10,694.88 = 2,449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.44/10,694.88 = 2,449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.44x = 10,694.88 × 2,449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.44x = 26,196,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,196,466.87/7,129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.41

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