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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.41, 10,725.53 and 2,932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.41, 10,725.53 and 2,932.72 is: 4,399.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.41 : 10,725.53 = 2,932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.41/10,725.53 = 2,932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.41x = 10,725.53 × 2,932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.41x = 31,454,934.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,454,934.86/7,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.04

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