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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.01, 10,723.79 and 1,955.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.01, 10,723.79 and 1,955.88 is: 2,933.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.01 : 10,723.79 = 1,955.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.01/10,723.79 = 1,955.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.01x = 10,723.79 × 1,955.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.01x = 20,974,451.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,974,451.27/7,150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.49

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