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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151, 10,726.48 and 2,530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151, 10,726.48 and 2,530.76 is: 3,796.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151 : 10,726.48 = 2,530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151/10,726.48 = 2,530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151x = 10,726.48 × 2,530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151x = 27,146,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,146,146.52/7,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.13

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