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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.53, 10,730.04 and 2,408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.53, 10,730.04 and 2,408.24 is: 3,612.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.53 : 10,730.04 = 2,408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.53/10,730.04 = 2,408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.53x = 10,730.04 × 2,408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.53x = 25,840,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,840,445.84/7,152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.77

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