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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,134.12, 10,693.80 and 2,452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,134.12, 10,693.80 and 2,452.68 is: 3,676.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,134.12 : 10,693.80 = 2,452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,134.12/10,693.80 = 2,452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,134.12x = 10,693.80 × 2,452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,134.12x = 26,228,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,228,469.38/7,134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.48

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