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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.72, 10,737.36 and 1,965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.72, 10,737.36 and 1,965.12 is: 2,947.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.72 : 10,737.36 = 1,965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.72/10,737.36 = 1,965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.72x = 10,737.36 × 1,965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.72x = 21,100,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,100,200.88/7,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.48

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