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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.44, 10,729.50 and 2,773.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.44, 10,729.50 and 2,773.96 is: 4,158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.44 : 10,729.50 = 2,773.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.44/10,729.50 = 2,773.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.44x = 10,729.50 × 2,773.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.44x = 29,763,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,763,203.82/7,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.36

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