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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.85, 10,733.46 and 2,992.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.85, 10,733.46 and 2,992.51 is: 4,490.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.85 : 10,733.46 = 2,992.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.85/10,733.46 = 2,992.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.85x = 10,733.46 × 2,992.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.85x = 32,119,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,119,986.38/7,152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.52

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