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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.08, 10,725.12 and 2,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.08, 10,725.12 and 2,532 is: 3,798.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.08 : 10,725.12 = 2,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.08/10,725.12 = 2,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.08x = 10,725.12 × 2,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.08x = 27,156,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,156,003.84/7,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.00

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