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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.29, 10,727.30 and 2,472.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.29, 10,727.30 and 2,472.11 is: 3,707.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.29 : 10,727.30 = 2,472.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.29/10,727.30 = 2,472.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.29x = 10,727.30 × 2,472.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.29x = 26,518,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,518,999.61/7,153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.25

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