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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.84, 10,735.47 and 2,995.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.84, 10,735.47 and 2,995.65 is: 4,496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.84 : 10,735.47 = 2,995.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.84/10,735.47 = 2,995.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.84x = 10,735.47 × 2,995.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.84x = 32,159,710.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159,710.71/7,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.08

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