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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.32, 10,697.94 and 2,513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.32, 10,697.94 and 2,513.24 is: 3,770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.32 : 10,697.94 = 2,513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.32/10,697.94 = 2,513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.32x = 10,697.94 × 2,513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.32x = 26,886,490.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,886,490.73/7,131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.20

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