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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.04, 10,716.72 and 2,529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.04, 10,716.72 and 2,529.44 is: 3,792.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.04 : 10,716.72 = 2,529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.04/10,716.72 = 2,529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.04x = 10,716.72 × 2,529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.04x = 27,107,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,107,300.24/7,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.80

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