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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,130.76, 10,697.28 and 2,450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,130.76, 10,697.28 and 2,450.28 is: 3,675.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,130.76 : 10,697.28 = 2,450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,130.76/10,697.28 = 2,450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,130.76x = 10,697.28 × 2,450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,130.76x = 26,211,331.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,211,331.24/7,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.81

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