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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.17, 10,722.98 and 2,989.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.17, 10,722.98 and 2,989.41 is: 4,483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.17 : 10,722.98 = 2,989.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.17/10,722.98 = 2,989.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.17x = 10,722.98 × 2,989.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.17x = 32,055,350.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,055,350.90/7,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.16

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