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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.56, 10,730.40 and 2,992.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.56, 10,730.40 and 2,992.54 is: 4,490.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.56 : 10,730.40 = 2,992.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.56/10,730.40 = 2,992.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.56x = 10,730.40 × 2,992.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.56x = 32,111,151.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,111,151.22/7,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.09

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