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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.04, 10,736.54 and 2,475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.04, 10,736.54 and 2,475.80 is: 3,714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.04 : 10,736.54 = 2,475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.04/10,736.54 = 2,475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.04x = 10,736.54 × 2,475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.04x = 26,581,525.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,581,525.73/7,157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.04

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