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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.27, 10,726.85 and 2,470.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.27, 10,726.85 and 2,470.45 is: 3,706.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.27 : 10,726.85 = 2,470.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.27/10,726.85 = 2,470.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.27x = 10,726.85 × 2,470.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.27x = 26,500,146.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,500,146.58/7,150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.17

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