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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.91, 10,724.34 and 2,406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.91, 10,724.34 and 2,406.10 is: 3,608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.91 : 10,724.34 = 2,406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.91/10,724.34 = 2,406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.91x = 10,724.34 × 2,406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.91x = 25,803,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,803,834.47/7,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.97

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