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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,123.01, 10,675.26 and 2,901.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,123.01, 10,675.26 and 2,901.33 is: 4,348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,123.01 : 10,675.26 = 2,901.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,123.01/10,675.26 = 2,901.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,123.01x = 10,675.26 × 2,901.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,123.01x = 30,972,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,972,481.25/7,123.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.23

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