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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.31, 10,732.48 and 2,541.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.31, 10,732.48 and 2,541.23 is: 3,809.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.31 : 10,732.48 = 2,541.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.31/10,732.48 = 2,541.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.31x = 10,732.48 × 2,541.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.31x = 27,273,633.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,273,633.78/7,159.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.54

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