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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.87, 10,698.86 and 2,453.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.87, 10,698.86 and 2,453.09 is: 3,679.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.87 : 10,698.86 = 2,453.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.87/10,698.86 = 2,453.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.87x = 10,698.86 × 2,453.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.87x = 26,245,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,245,219.12/7,131.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.99

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