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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.24, 10,738.86 and 2,542.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.24, 10,738.86 and 2,542.24 is: 3,813.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.24 : 10,738.86 = 2,542.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.24/10,738.86 = 2,542.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.24x = 10,738.86 × 2,542.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.24x = 27,300,759.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,300,759.45/7,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.36

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