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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.76, 10,697.58 and 2,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.76, 10,697.58 and 2,454.24 is: 3,680.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.76 : 10,697.58 = 2,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.76/10,697.58 = 2,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.76x = 10,697.58 × 2,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.76x = 26,254,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,254,428.74/7,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.31

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