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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.73, 10,740.26 and 2,481.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.73, 10,740.26 and 2,481.53 is: 3,720.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.73 : 10,740.26 = 2,481.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.73/10,740.26 = 2,481.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.73x = 10,740.26 × 2,481.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.73x = 26,652,310.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,652,310.45/7,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.97

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