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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.13, 10,726.81 and 2,533.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.13, 10,726.81 and 2,533.13 is: 3,800.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.13 : 10,726.81 = 2,533.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.13/10,726.81 = 2,533.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.13x = 10,726.81 × 2,533.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.13x = 27,172,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,172,344.25/7,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.26

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