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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.53, 10,730.30 and 2,155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.53, 10,730.30 and 2,155.05 is: 3,233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.53 : 10,730.30 = 2,155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.53/10,730.30 = 2,155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.53x = 10,730.30 × 2,155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.53x = 23,124,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,124,322.24/7,152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.03

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