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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.25, 10,692.53 and 2,510.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.25, 10,692.53 and 2,510.25 is: 3,765.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.25 : 10,692.53 = 2,510.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.25/10,692.53 = 2,510.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.25x = 10,692.53 × 2,510.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.25x = 26,840,910.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,840,910.88/7,127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.96

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