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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,132.76, 10,696.48 and 2,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,132.76, 10,696.48 and 2,451.44 is: 3,676.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,132.76 : 10,696.48 = 2,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,132.76/10,696.48 = 2,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,132.76x = 10,696.48 × 2,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,132.76x = 26,221,776.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,221,776.35/7,132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.25

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