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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.39, 10,733.91 and 2,997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.39, 10,733.91 and 2,997.26 is: 4,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.39 : 10,733.91 = 2,997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.39/10,733.91 = 2,997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.39x = 10,733.91 × 2,997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.39x = 32,172,319.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,172,319.09/7,158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.35

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