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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.48, 10,734.60 and 3,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.48, 10,734.60 and 3,263 is: 4,893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.48 : 10,734.60 = 3,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.48/10,734.60 = 3,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.48x = 10,734.60 × 3,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.48x = 35,026,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,026,999.80/7,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.76

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