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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.26, 10,735.23 and 2,998.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.26, 10,735.23 and 2,998.13 is: 4,495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.26 : 10,735.23 = 2,998.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.26/10,735.23 = 2,998.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.26x = 10,735.23 × 2,998.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.26x = 32,185,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,185,615.12/7,159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.66

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