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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.38, 10,726.31 and 1,956.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.38, 10,726.31 and 1,956.25 is: 2,934.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.38 : 10,726.31 = 1,956.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.38/10,726.31 = 1,956.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.38x = 10,726.31 × 1,956.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.38x = 20,983,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,983,343.94/7,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.58

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