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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,154.54, 10,735.98 and 2,994.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,154.54, 10,735.98 and 2,994.18 is: 4,493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,154.54 : 10,735.98 = 2,994.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,154.54/10,735.98 = 2,994.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,154.54x = 10,735.98 × 2,994.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,154.54x = 32,145,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,145,456.60/7,154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.02

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