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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.50, 10,726.11 and 2,533.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.50, 10,726.11 and 2,533.86 is: 3,800.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.50 : 10,726.11 = 2,533.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.50/10,726.11 = 2,533.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.50x = 10,726.11 × 2,533.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.50x = 27,178,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,178,461.08/7,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.92

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