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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.21, 10,695.81 and 2,451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.21, 10,695.81 and 2,451.15 is: 3,676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.21 : 10,695.81 = 2,451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.21/10,695.81 = 2,451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.21x = 10,695.81 × 2,451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.21x = 26,217,034.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,217,034.68/7,131.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.38

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