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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.13, 10,728.31 and 2,534.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.13, 10,728.31 and 2,534.13 is: 3,801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.13 : 10,728.31 = 2,534.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.13/10,728.31 = 2,534.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.13x = 10,728.31 × 2,534.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.13x = 27,186,932.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,186,932.22/7,151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.77

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