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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.92, 10,751.16 and 2,424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.92, 10,751.16 and 2,424.24 is: 3,635.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.92 : 10,751.16 = 2,424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.92/10,751.16 = 2,424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.92x = 10,751.16 × 2,424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.92x = 26,063,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,063,392.12/7,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.61

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