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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.81, 10,720.09 and 2,530.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.81, 10,720.09 and 2,530.81 is: 3,795.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.81 : 10,720.09 = 2,530.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.81/10,720.09 = 2,530.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.81x = 10,720.09 × 2,530.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.81x = 27,130,510.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,130,510.97/7,147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.64

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