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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.69, 10,701.26 and 2,454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.69, 10,701.26 and 2,454.08 is: 3,681.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.69 : 10,701.26 = 2,454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.69/10,701.26 = 2,454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.69x = 10,701.26 × 2,454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.69x = 26,261,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,261,735.87/7,133.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.37

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