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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.24, 10,751.67 and 2,488.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.24, 10,751.67 and 2,488.14 is: 3,731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.24 : 10,751.67 = 2,488.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.24/10,751.67 = 2,488.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.24x = 10,751.67 × 2,488.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.24x = 26,751,660.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,751,660.19/7,169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.45

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