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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,132.38, 10,695.84 and 2,451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,132.38, 10,695.84 and 2,451.52 is: 3,676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,132.38 : 10,695.84 = 2,451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,132.38/10,695.84 = 2,451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,132.38x = 10,695.84 × 2,451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,132.38x = 26,221,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,221,065.68/7,132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.34

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