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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.42, 10,734.93 and 2,996.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.42, 10,734.93 and 2,996.33 is: 4,493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.42 : 10,734.93 = 2,996.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.42/10,734.93 = 2,996.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.42x = 10,734.93 × 2,996.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.42x = 32,165,339.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,165,339.13/7,158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.36

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