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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.69, 10,730.24 and 2,994.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.69, 10,730.24 and 2,994.50 is: 4,492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.69 : 10,730.24 = 2,994.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.69/10,730.24 = 2,994.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.69x = 10,730.24 × 2,994.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.69x = 32,131,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,131,703.68/7,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.88

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