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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.57, 10,695.98 and 2,748.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.57, 10,695.98 and 2,748.45 is: 4,122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.57 : 10,695.98 = 2,748.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.57/10,695.98 = 2,748.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.57x = 10,695.98 × 2,748.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.57x = 29,397,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,397,413.21/7,131.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.15

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