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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.56, 10,725.72 and 2,534.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.56, 10,725.72 and 2,534.56 is: 3,801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.56 : 10,725.72 = 2,534.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.56/10,725.72 = 2,534.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.56x = 10,725.72 × 2,534.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.56x = 27,184,980.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,184,980.88/7,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.27

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