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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.92, 10,734.30 and 2,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.92, 10,734.30 and 2,997.24 is: 4,493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.92 : 10,734.30 = 2,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.92/10,734.30 = 2,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.92x = 10,734.30 × 2,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.92x = 32,173,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,173,273.33/7,159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.52

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