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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.46, 10,727.20 and 2,768.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.46, 10,727.20 and 2,768.92 is: 4,153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.46 : 10,727.20 = 2,768.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.46/10,727.20 = 2,768.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.46x = 10,727.20 × 2,768.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.46x = 29,702,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,702,758.62/7,151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.38

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