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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.27, 10,735.91 and 3,258.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.27, 10,735.91 and 3,258.95 is: 4,888.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.27 : 10,735.91 = 3,258.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.27/10,735.91 = 3,258.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.27x = 10,735.91 × 3,258.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.27x = 34,987,723.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,987,723.92/7,157.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.42

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