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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.34, 10,699.84 and 2,747.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.34, 10,699.84 and 2,747.62 is: 4,122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.34 : 10,699.84 = 2,747.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.34/10,699.84 = 2,747.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.34x = 10,699.84 × 2,747.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.34x = 29,399,094.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,399,094.38/7,131.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.52

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