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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.68, 10,739.52 and 2,542.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.68, 10,739.52 and 2,542.32 is: 3,813.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.68 : 10,739.52 = 2,542.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.68/10,739.52 = 2,542.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.68x = 10,739.52 × 2,542.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.68x = 27,303,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,303,296.49/7,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.48

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