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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.50, 10,727.61 and 2,534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.50, 10,727.61 and 2,534.86 is: 3,802.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.50 : 10,727.61 = 2,534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.50/10,727.61 = 2,534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.50x = 10,727.61 × 2,534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.50x = 27,192,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,192,989.48/7,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.42

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