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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,132.68, 10,699.56 and 2,453.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,132.68, 10,699.56 and 2,453.04 is: 3,679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,132.68 : 10,699.56 = 2,453.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,132.68/10,699.56 = 2,453.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,132.68x = 10,699.56 × 2,453.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,132.68x = 26,246,448.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,246,448.66/7,132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.75

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