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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.98, 10,730.68 and 3,001.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.98, 10,730.68 and 3,001.25 is: 4,498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.98 : 10,730.68 = 3,001.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.98/10,730.68 = 3,001.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.98x = 10,730.68 × 3,001.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.98x = 32,205,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205,472.67/7,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.61

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