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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.63, 10,729.43 and 2,473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.63, 10,729.43 and 2,473.10 is: 3,709.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.63 : 10,729.43 = 2,473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.63/10,729.43 = 2,473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.63x = 10,729.43 × 2,473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.63x = 26,534,887.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534,887.32/7,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.81

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