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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.39, 10,735.41 and 2,998.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.39, 10,735.41 and 2,998.26 is: 4,495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.39 : 10,735.41 = 2,998.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.39/10,735.41 = 2,998.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.39x = 10,735.41 × 2,998.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.39x = 32,187,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,187,550.39/7,159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.85

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