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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.88, 10,737.86 and 2,999.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.88, 10,737.86 and 2,999.04 is: 4,497.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.88 : 10,737.86 = 2,999.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.88/10,737.86 = 2,999.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.88x = 10,737.86 × 2,999.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.88x = 32,203,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,203,271.65/7,159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.74

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