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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.05, 10,727.25 and 3,451.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.05, 10,727.25 and 3,451.59 is: 5,178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.05 : 10,727.25 = 3,451.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.05/10,727.25 = 3,451.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.05x = 10,727.25 × 3,451.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.05x = 37,026,068.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,026,068.83/7,150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,178.43

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