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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.26, 10,730.10 and 2,989.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.26, 10,730.10 and 2,989.97 is: 4,485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.26 : 10,730.10 = 2,989.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.26/10,730.10 = 2,989.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.26x = 10,730.10 × 2,989.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.26x = 32,082,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,082,677.10/7,152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.67

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