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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,130.17, 10,695.42 and 2,450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,130.17, 10,695.42 and 2,450.14 is: 3,675.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,130.17 : 10,695.42 = 2,450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,130.17/10,695.42 = 2,450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,130.17x = 10,695.42 × 2,450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,130.17x = 26,205,276.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,205,276.36/7,130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.27

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