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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.64, 10,734.97 and 2,773.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.64, 10,734.97 and 2,773.57 is: 4,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.64 : 10,734.97 = 2,773.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.64/10,734.97 = 2,773.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.64x = 10,734.97 × 2,773.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.64x = 29,774,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,774,190.74/7,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.20

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