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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.58, 10,699.19 and 2,747.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.58, 10,699.19 and 2,747.86 is: 4,122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.58 : 10,699.19 = 2,747.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.58/10,699.19 = 2,747.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.58x = 10,699.19 × 2,747.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.58x = 29,399,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,399,876.23/7,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.49

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