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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.72, 10,707.89 and 2,975.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.72, 10,707.89 and 2,975.67 is: 4,464.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.72 : 10,707.89 = 2,975.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.72/10,707.89 = 2,975.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.72x = 10,707.89 × 2,975.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.72x = 31,863,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,863,132.16/7,137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.05

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