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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.68, 10,722.50 and 2,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.68, 10,722.50 and 2,989.44 is: 4,482.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.68 : 10,722.50 = 2,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.68/10,722.50 = 2,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.68x = 10,722.50 × 2,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.68x = 32,054,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,054,270.40/7,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.69

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