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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.88, 10,736.34 and 2,476.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.88, 10,736.34 and 2,476.92 is: 3,715.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.88 : 10,736.34 = 2,476.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.88/10,736.34 = 2,476.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.88x = 10,736.34 × 2,476.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.88x = 26,593,055.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593,055.27/7,157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.21

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