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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,146.75, 10,724.99 and 2,529.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,146.75, 10,724.99 and 2,529.75 is: 3,796.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,146.75 : 10,724.99 = 2,529.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,146.75/10,724.99 = 2,529.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,146.75x = 10,724.99 × 2,529.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,146.75x = 27,131,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,131,543.45/7,146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.35

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