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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.46, 10,728.72 and 2,771.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.46, 10,728.72 and 2,771.01 is: 4,157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.46 : 10,728.72 = 2,771.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.46/10,728.72 = 2,771.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.46x = 10,728.72 × 2,771.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.46x = 29,729,390.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,729,390.41/7,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.69

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