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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.92, 10,737.95 and 4,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.92, 10,737.95 and 4,255.70 is: 6,383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.92 : 10,737.95 = 4,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.92/10,737.95 = 4,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.92x = 10,737.95 × 4,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.92x = 45,697,418.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,697,418.85/7,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.29

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