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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.39, 10,736.91 and 2,999.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.39, 10,736.91 and 2,999.26 is: 4,497.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.39 : 10,736.91 = 2,999.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.39/10,736.91 = 2,999.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.39x = 10,736.91 × 2,999.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.39x = 32,202,784.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202,784.69/7,160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.35

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