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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.68, 10,729.08 and 2,473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.68, 10,729.08 and 2,473.44 is: 3,709.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.68 : 10,729.08 = 2,473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.68/10,729.08 = 2,473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.68x = 10,729.08 × 2,473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.68x = 26,537,735.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,537,735.64/7,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.66

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