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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.32, 10,709.01 and 2,522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.32, 10,709.01 and 2,522.32 is: 3,783.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.32 : 10,709.01 = 2,522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.32/10,709.01 = 2,522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.32x = 10,709.01 × 2,522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.32x = 27,011,550.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,011,550.10/7,139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.49

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