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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.72, 10,701.29 and 2,453.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.72, 10,701.29 and 2,453.10 is: 3,679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.72 : 10,701.29 = 2,453.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.72/10,701.29 = 2,453.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.72x = 10,701.29 × 2,453.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.72x = 26,251,322.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,251,322.23/7,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.90

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