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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,128.36, 10,691.82 and 2,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,128.36, 10,691.82 and 2,511 is: 3,766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,128.36 : 10,691.82 = 2,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,128.36/10,691.82 = 2,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,128.36x = 10,691.82 × 2,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,128.36x = 26,847,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,847,160.02/7,128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.25

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