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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.13, 10,721.74 and 2,988.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.13, 10,721.74 and 2,988.27 is: 4,481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.13 : 10,721.74 = 2,988.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.13/10,721.74 = 2,988.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.13x = 10,721.74 × 2,988.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.13x = 32,039,453.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,039,453.99/7,149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.59

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