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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,130.76, 10,693.08 and 2,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,130.76, 10,693.08 and 2,451.24 is: 3,675.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,130.76 : 10,693.08 = 2,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,130.76/10,693.08 = 2,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,130.76x = 10,693.08 × 2,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,130.76x = 26,211,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,211,305.42/7,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.81

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