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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.91, 10,721.34 and 2,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.91, 10,721.34 and 2,404.10 is: 3,605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.91 : 10,721.34 = 2,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.91/10,721.34 = 2,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.91x = 10,721.34 × 2,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.91x = 25,775,119.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,775,119.89/7,147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.97

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