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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.29, 10,727.76 and 3,452.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.29, 10,727.76 and 3,452.94 is: 5,180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.29 : 10,727.76 = 3,452.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.29/10,727.76 = 3,452.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.29x = 10,727.76 × 3,452.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.29x = 37,042,324.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,042,324.56/7,150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.54

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