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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.26, 10,736.73 and 2,999.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.26, 10,736.73 and 2,999.13 is: 4,497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.26 : 10,736.73 = 2,999.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.26/10,736.73 = 2,999.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.26x = 10,736.73 × 2,999.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.26x = 32,200,849.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,200,849.04/7,160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.16

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