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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.21, 10,720.04 and 2,762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.21, 10,720.04 and 2,762.25 is: 4,141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.21 : 10,720.04 = 2,762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.21/10,720.04 = 2,762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.21x = 10,720.04 × 2,762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.21x = 29,611,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,611,416.68/7,149.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.91

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