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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.13, 10,723.24 and 2,989.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.13, 10,723.24 and 2,989.27 is: 4,483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.13 : 10,723.24 = 2,989.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.13/10,723.24 = 2,989.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.13x = 10,723.24 × 2,989.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.13x = 32,054,659.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,054,659.63/7,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.09

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