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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.28, 10,729.86 and 2,472.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.28, 10,729.86 and 2,472.46 is: 3,709.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.28 : 10,729.86 = 2,472.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.28/10,729.86 = 2,472.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.28x = 10,729.86 × 2,472.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.28x = 26,529,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,529,149.66/7,152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.19

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