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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.94, 10,748.73 and 3,058.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.94, 10,748.73 and 3,058.94 is: 4,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.94 : 10,748.73 = 3,058.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.94/10,748.73 = 3,058.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.94x = 10,748.73 × 3,058.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.94x = 32,879,720.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,879,720.15/7,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.25

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