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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157, 10,735.64 and 1,963.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157, 10,735.64 and 1,963.01 is: 2,944.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157 : 10,735.64 = 1,963.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157/10,735.64 = 1,963.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157x = 10,735.64 × 1,963.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157x = 21,074,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,074,168.68/7,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.55

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