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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.79, 10,734.06 and 2,476.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.79, 10,734.06 and 2,476.59 is: 3,713.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.79 : 10,734.06 = 2,476.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.79/10,734.06 = 2,476.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.79x = 10,734.06 × 2,476.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.79x = 26,583,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,583,865.66/7,157.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.98

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