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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,154.56, 10,730.52 and 2,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,154.56, 10,730.52 and 2,474.56 is: 3,711.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,154.56 : 10,730.52 = 2,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,154.56/10,730.52 = 2,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,154.56x = 10,730.52 × 2,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,154.56x = 26,553,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,553,315.57/7,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.38

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