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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.68, 10,735.45 and 2,477.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.68, 10,735.45 and 2,477.42 is: 3,715.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.68 : 10,735.45 = 2,477.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.68/10,735.45 = 2,477.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.68x = 10,735.45 × 2,477.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.68x = 26,596,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,596,213.64/7,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.24

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