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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.03, 10,739.34 and 5,082.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.03, 10,739.34 and 5,082.14 is: 7,624.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.03 : 10,739.34 = 5,082.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.03/10,739.34 = 5,082.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.03x = 10,739.34 × 5,082.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.03x = 54,578,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,578,775.69/7,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,624.83

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