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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,154.55, 10,732.50 and 2,475.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,154.55, 10,732.50 and 2,475.09 is: 3,712.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,154.55 : 10,732.50 = 2,475.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,154.55/10,732.50 = 2,475.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,154.55x = 10,732.50 × 2,475.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,154.55x = 26,563,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,563,903.43/7,154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.87

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