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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.24, 10,698.08 and 2,748.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.24, 10,698.08 and 2,748.33 is: 4,122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.24 : 10,698.08 = 2,748.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.24/10,698.08 = 2,748.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.24x = 10,698.08 × 2,748.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.24x = 29,401,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,401,840.46/7,131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.96

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