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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,132.94, 10,698.68 and 2,453.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,132.94, 10,698.68 and 2,453.04 is: 3,679.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,132.94 : 10,698.68 = 2,453.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,132.94/10,698.68 = 2,453.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,132.94x = 10,698.68 × 2,453.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,132.94x = 26,244,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,244,289.99/7,132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.31

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