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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.29, 10,727.61 and 3,451.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.29, 10,727.61 and 3,451.83 is: 5,178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.29 : 10,727.61 = 3,451.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.29/10,727.61 = 3,451.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.29x = 10,727.61 × 3,451.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.29x = 37,029,886.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,029,886.03/7,150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,178.79

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