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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.46, 10,724.56 and 2,470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.46, 10,724.56 and 2,470.27 is: 3,704.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.46 : 10,724.56 = 2,470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.46/10,724.56 = 2,470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.46x = 10,724.56 × 2,470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.46x = 26,492,550.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,492,550.58/7,151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.49

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