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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,132.83, 10,698.89 and 2,452.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,132.83, 10,698.89 and 2,452.83 is: 3,679.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,132.83 : 10,698.89 = 2,452.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,132.83/10,698.89 = 2,452.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,132.83x = 10,698.89 × 2,452.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,132.83x = 26,242,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,242,546.09/7,132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.12

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