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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.38, 10,697.34 and 2,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.38, 10,697.34 and 2,452.52 is: 3,677.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.38 : 10,697.34 = 2,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.38/10,697.34 = 2,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.38x = 10,697.34 × 2,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.38x = 26,235,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,235,440.30/7,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.84

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