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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.76, 10,698.78 and 2,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.76, 10,698.78 and 2,451.28 is: 3,677.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.76 : 10,698.78 = 2,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.76/10,698.78 = 2,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.76x = 10,698.78 × 2,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.76x = 26,225,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,225,705.44/7,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.31

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