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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.28, 10,707.99 and 2,975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.28, 10,707.99 and 2,975.14 is: 4,463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.28 : 10,707.99 = 2,975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.28/10,707.99 = 2,975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.28x = 10,707.99 × 2,975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.28x = 31,857,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,857,769.37/7,137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.57

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