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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.49, 10,726.46 and 2,469.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.49, 10,726.46 and 2,469.89 is: 3,705.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.49 : 10,726.46 = 2,469.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.49/10,726.46 = 2,469.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.49x = 10,726.46 × 2,469.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.49x = 26,493,110.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,493,110.31/7,150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.08

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