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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.64, 10,699.44 and 2,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.64, 10,699.44 and 2,452.24 is: 3,679.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.64 : 10,699.44 = 2,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.64/10,699.44 = 2,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.64x = 10,699.44 × 2,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.64x = 26,237,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,237,594.75/7,131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.04

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