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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,132.39, 10,695.84 and 2,451.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,132.39, 10,695.84 and 2,451.53 is: 3,676.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,132.39 : 10,695.84 = 2,451.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,132.39/10,695.84 = 2,451.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,132.39x = 10,695.84 × 2,451.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,132.39x = 26,221,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,221,172.64/7,132.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.35

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