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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,213.65, 10,814.09 and 2,530.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,213.65, 10,814.09 and 2,530.73 is: 3,793.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,213.65 : 10,814.09 = 2,530.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,213.65/10,814.09 = 2,530.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,213.65x = 10,814.09 × 2,530.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,213.65x = 27,367,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367,541.99/7,213.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.85

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