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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.56, 10,716.72 and 2,528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.56, 10,716.72 and 2,528.56 is: 3,792.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.56 : 10,716.72 = 2,528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.56/10,716.72 = 2,528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.56x = 10,716.72 × 2,528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.56x = 27,097,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,097,869.52/7,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.27

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