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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.35, 10,734.90 and 2,477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.35, 10,734.90 and 2,477.16 is: 3,714.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.35 : 10,734.90 = 2,477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.35/10,734.90 = 2,477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.35x = 10,734.90 × 2,477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.35x = 26,592,055.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,592,055.59/7,158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.83

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