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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.28, 10,731.36 and 2,473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.28, 10,731.36 and 2,473.46 is: 3,710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.28 : 10,731.36 = 2,473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.28/10,731.36 = 2,473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.28x = 10,731.36 × 2,473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.28x = 26,543,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,543,589.71/7,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.69

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